Jamir Watkins, the former Trenton Catholic Academy standout and Trentonian Area Player of the Year, was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 43rd overall pick and then traded to the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. His selection came one day after the champion Oklahoma City Thunder took Thomas Sorber with the 15th pick.

Here's what the Washington Wizards are getting from FSU basketball star Jamir Watkins after being selected in the second round of the NBA draft.

Wizards GM Will Dawkins offered strong praise for No. 43 pick Jamir Watkins, hinting at big expectations after the 2025 NBA Draft.