TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -Wednesday was a dream come true for two college basketball stars with Tallahassee ties as both Florida State’s Lajae Jones and Miami’s Tre Donaldson found their way into professional basketball.
Jones was drafted 54th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Draft. The guard averaged just under 13 points in his one season in Tallahassee after transferring from St. Bonaventure to join Luke Loucks’ new FSU program.
Donaldson would go undrafted on the night, but would quickly find a home as a free agent. The Hurricanes confirming on social media that the former Florida High standout will stay in South Florida with the Miami Heat.
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