Lajae Jones selected by Golden State Warriors in 2026 NBA Draft

Lajae Jones selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft highlights Florida State’s impact as the Seminoles’ only player taken in the draft class. Jones joins a recent FSU-to-pro pipeline, after Jamir Watkins was picked by the Washington Wizards in the second round last year. The article notes Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 24, 2025 and committed to Florida State on March 31, 2025, leaving him one year of eligibility for the 2025-26 season under coach Luke Locks. In 2024, he earned Second-Team All-America recognition and led Barton Community College to the NJCAA National Championship in his only season there. During the 2025-26 slate, he averaged 21.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in two All-ACC Tournament Second Team games versus Cal and No. 1 Duke.