"Following a busy offseason, where the Wizards landed two high-upside prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft with the likes of Tre Johnson and Will Riley headlining the list of incoming talent to join Washington. Not to mention, the list of other intriguing prospects already on the roster with Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George coming to mind."
"With two steals in those limited minutes, the Wizards' 7-footer made it clear just how impactful the Florida State product is on that side of the court. "He's [Watkins] a lockdown defender, he really is," Sarr said. "He gets under people's skin, makes them uncomfortable. It's hard to bring the ball up against him.""
The Washington Wizards roster features abundant young talent including recent 2025 draft additions Tre Johnson and Will Riley. Existing prospects Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George provide further upside. Several lesser-known rookies have flashed potential and could attract league attention soon. Rookie Jamir Watkins has begun to impress teammates with disruptive defense in limited minutes. Watkins recorded two steals in 12 bench minutes and showed the defensive traits that defined his draft profile. Cornerstone forward Alex Sarr praised Watkins as a lockdown defender who pressures ball handlers and makes opponents uncomfortable.
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