Lajae Jones - College Basketball News & Rumors

Enters portal, will need waiver Jones has decided to enter the transfer portal but will need a waiver to play in the 2026-27 season, according to TransferPortal.

Impact Jones will aim to suit up for the 2025-26 season, but it won't be easy for him to do so. He'll need a waiver from the NCAA to gain an extra year of eligibility, so his future is a bit up in the air now that he'll enter the portal. Jones averaged 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds this past season for the Seminoles.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 28 points in loss Jones provided 28 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 80-79 loss to Duke.

Impact Jones gave all sorts of problems to the Blue Devils' defense, but his efforts weren't enough to allow the Seminoles to pull the upset. Including the regular season and the ACC Tournament, Jones ends the 2025-26 with averages of 12.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Duke edges Florida State 80-79 in ACC Tournament after Seminoles' buzzer-beater rims out

Isaiah Evans made seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 32 points, Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Cameron Boozer added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 1...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

McCray leads surging Florida State past Cal setting up ACC quarterfinal matchup with Duke

Robert McCray V scored 30 points and Florida State continued its winning ways beating California 95-89 in the second round of the ACC Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Wiggins' career-high 31 powers Florida State over SMU, 91-78

Chauncey Wiggins tallied a career-high 31 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Robert McCray V added 17 points, and Florida State cruised by SMU, 91-78 on Saturday

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Wiggins, Jones lead Florida State attack in fending off Pitt down the stretch in 75-74 win

Chauncey Wiggins scored 18 points with the help of 4-of-7 shooting from 3-point range and Lajae Jones scored 18 points and Florida State withstood Pittsburgh’s rally beating the Pa...

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh hosts McCray and Florida State

Florida State takes on the Pittsburgh Panthers after Robert McCray scored 20 points in the Seminoles' 80-71 win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Georgia Tech hosts Florida State following Jones' 21-point showing

Florida State faces the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets after Lajae Jones scored 21 points in the Seminoles' 83-73 loss to the Miami Hurricanes

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Goes for 21 points in loss Jones registered 21 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three blocks across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 83-73 loss to Miami (FL).

Impact Jones has scored in double digits in seven games in a row, and this was the fifth time this season in which he's reached the 20-point mark. Jones, a reliable offensive weapon for the Seminoles, is averaging 12.7 points and 6.7 boards per game in ACC play.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reneau's 23, Donaldson's 21 lift Miami over Florida State 83-73

Malik Reneau scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Tre Donaldson had 21 points, six assists, and six rebounds, and Miami held on late to defeat Florida State, 83-73 on Tuesday...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Robert McCray V scores 29, Florida State keeps on rolling with 70-65 win over Clemson

Robert McCray V matched his season-high with 29 points, including Florida State’s final 10, and Florida State defeated Clemson 70-65

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Robert McCray V scores 27 and Florida State rallies in the 2nd half to beat Boston College 80-72

Robert McCray V scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half, Alex Steen had 13 points and eight rebounds, and Florida State rallied in the second half to beat Boston College 80-7...

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Florida State hosts Boston College following Somerville's 23-point game

Florida State hosts the Boston College Eagles after Martin Somerville scored 23 points in Florida State's 92-69 win against the Virginia Tech Hokies

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Somerville scores 23 to help Florida State cruise past Virginia Tech, 92-69

Martin Somerville scored an efficient 23 points along with six assists as Florida State rolled past Virginia Tech 92-69 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 21 points Jones accumulated 21 points (6-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 61-58 loss to Virginia.

Impact Jones was the leading scorer for the Seminoles in this tight loss to the Cavaliers. It was the fourth time Jones has scored in double digits in four of his last five contests, and the senior forward continues to have a career-best season in 2025-26. He's averaging 11.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

White scores 19 as No. 15 Virginia rallies past Florida State 61-58 to win 5th straight

Jacari White scored 19 points off the bench, including a go-ahead dunk with 1:12 remaining, and No. 15 Virginia closed on an 11-0 run to rally past Florida State 61-58

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Wiggins scores 22 points to rally Florida State over Notre Dame 82-79

Chauncey Wiggins scored 22 points, and Florida State survived a late Notre Dame rally for an 82-79 win on Saturday in Atlantic Coast Conference play

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Wiggins, Jones, McCray V combine for 60 points as Florida State beats Stanford 88-80

Chauncey Wiggins, Lajae Jones and Robert McCray V combined to score 60 points as Florida State held off Stanford 88-80 on Saturday, in the first meeting between the two sides in Ta...

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Double-doubles Saturday Jones supplied 20 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 83-80 loss to SMU.

Impact It wouldn't be a stretch to say this was Jones' most complete performance of the season. Even though he was nowhere near matching his season-high 36-point output from Nov. 21 against Georgia Southern, he did post a double-double while also showing an efficient touch from the floor. Jones has scored in double digits in four of his seven appearances in ACC play.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jaron Pierre Jr. scores 28 to help SMU fend off Florida State 83-80

Jaron Pierre Jr. had 28 points to help SMU hold off Florida State 83-80

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Freeman, streaking Syracuse hold off Florida State in 94-86 win

Donnie Freeman scored 25 points, reserve Tyler Betsey added 18 points, and Syracuse beat Florida State 94-86 on Tuesday night for its third straight victory

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Modest producer for struggling FSU squad Jones produced 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes during Saturday's 113-69 loss to North Carolina State.

Impact Jones has scored exactly 10 points in three of his last four games, averaging 4.3 rebounds over that stretch and coming up with five total steals. The 6-7 forward and transfer from St. Bonaventure has upped his scoring compared to a year ago despite less playing time, but his shooting percentages are down across the board, as his his rebounding. At 11.2 ppg, he's still third on a struggling FSU team that is off to a 0-3 start to league play and sits at 7-9 on the year.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Paul McNeil Jr. scores 21, N.C. State ties season high with 19 3s in 113-69 rout of Florida State

Paul McNeil Jr. scored 21 points, making five of North Carolina State’s 19 3-pointers, Darrion Williams added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Wolfpack beat Florida State 113-69 o...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Florida State beats Jacksonville 87-63 behind Somerville's 23 points

Martin Somerville scores 23 points to lead Florida State past Jacksonville, 87-63, on Monday night

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

James leads Mississippi Valley State against Florida State after 27-point game

Mississippi Valley State takes on the Florida State Seminoles after Michael James scored 27 points in the Delta Devils' 88-64 loss to the Tarleton State Texans

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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