Lajae Jones

Created on 5/31/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 220
College: Florida State
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 5/21/2004

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted
2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 54 by the Golden State Warriors

Pros:

Fairly solid shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Solid rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete

Cons:

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite ball handler
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Lajae Jones is an athletic, energetic forward that recently played at Florida State in college basketball. He played well at the 2026 Reese’s College All-Star Game and at the 2026 Portsmouth Invitational, and he currently projects into a 3 and D role for the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/3/26 Florida State-Duke Game via ACC Digital Network
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/12/26 Florida State-Duke Game via ESPN

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