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St. John's Luis Jr. and FSU's Watkins Declare for NBA Draft

5/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

RJ Luis Jr. from St. John's and Jamir Watkins from Florida State are making waves as they declare for the 2025 NBA Draft while also entering the transfer portal. Luis, who dazzled with an impressive 18.2 points per game, seeks to bounce back from a tough tournament exit. Meanwhile, All-ACC standout Watkins is capturing the attention of NBA scouts, leaving both players weighing their options for the future.

History

Historical Context

RJ Luis Jr. and Jamir Watkins declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft echoes the 2014 O'Bannon v. NCAA case, which transformed athlete compensation. Just as college stars sought better futures, O'Bannon's lawsuit paved the way for today's players to explore options beyond traditional NCAA limits, reshaping college sports forever.

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Story summary

RJ Luis Jr. from St. John's and Jamir Watkins from Florida State are making waves as they declare for the 2025 NBA Draft while also entering the transfer portal. Luis, who dazzled with an impressive 18.2 points per game, seeks to bounce back from a tough tournament exit. Meanwhile, All-ACC standout Watkins is capturing the attention of NBA scouts, leaving both players weighing their options for the future.

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