As we hit the NBA All-Star break, it's a good time to check in on how some familiar faces from Florida State are faring across the league. From rising stars to role players still finding their footing, the group of former Seminoles is making its mark in different ways. Let’s take a closer look at how each of them is performing as we head into the back half of the season.
Scottie Barnes - Toronto Raptors
Scottie Barnes continues to evolve into one of the league’s most well-rounded young stars. He’s earned a spot on the USA Stars for the All-Star Weekend and took part in the Shooting Stars event alongside Chet Holmgren and Richard Hamilton. It’s his second All-Star appearance, and it’s well deserved.
Barnes has started every one of the 54 games he’s played this season, logging 34.4 minutes per night and stuffing the stat sheet across the board. He’s averaging 19.3 points, a career-best 8.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.6 blocks (also a career-high), and 1.3 steals per game. He’s shooting a career-best 50.4% from the field, though his three-point shooting still has room to grow at 30.1%.
February’s been kind to him-he’s already notched a pair of double-doubles this month, including a 25-point, 14-rebound effort against Indiana. On the season, Barnes has tallied 24 double-doubles and two triple-doubles, showcasing just how versatile his game has become.
Toronto is sitting fifth in the East at 32-23, nine games back. If Barnes keeps this up, he could be the engine that drives the Raptors into a strong playoff push.
Jonathan Isaac - Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac’s road back to full form has been a long one, and this season has been more about staying on the court than stuffing the stat sheet. He’s appeared in 44 of 53 games for the Magic, but all in a reserve role, averaging just 10 minutes per game.
His numbers are modest-2.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.6 blocks, 0.4 assists, and 0.4 steals per game on 43.6% shooting. He hasn’t cracked double digits in scoring in any game this season, and it’s clear Orlando is managing his minutes with caution.
Still, the Magic are in the mix, currently seventh in the East at 28-25. If Isaac can stay healthy and find a rhythm, his defensive presence could be a valuable piece down the stretch.
Terance Mann - Brooklyn Nets
Now with the Nets, Terance Mann has been a steady presence in the starting lineup, starting 42 of the 46 games he’s played. He’s averaging 25.3 minutes per game and contributing across multiple categories-7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 0.7 steals per game. He’s shooting 45.1% from the field and 34.2% from beyond the arc.
Mann’s had 14 games in double figures this season, including a season-high 21 points against Houston back in October. He’s not a high-volume scorer, but his versatility and ability to play within the flow of the offense make him a valuable piece.
The Nets are struggling, sitting 13th in the East at 15-38, but Mann’s consistency has been one of the few bright spots in a tough season.
Devin Vassell - San Antonio Spurs
Devin Vassell has been one of the more dynamic offensive players among the former Seminoles this year. Despite missing time in January due to injury, he’s played in 41 games and started 39 of them, averaging 30.8 minutes per game.
He’s putting up 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.9 steals per game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 35.4% from deep. Vassell’s best outing came in late November when he dropped 35 points on the Denver Nuggets, and he’s hit double figures in 32 games with five 20-point games as well.
San Antonio is near the top of the West at 38-16, just three games off the lead. If Vassell can stay healthy, he’ll be a key contributor as the Spurs look to make a deep playoff run.
Jamir Watkins - Washington Wizards
Rookie Jamir Watkins is still finding his place in the league, but there have been flashes of what he can bring. He’s appeared in 27 games with four starts, averaging 18.2 minutes per game. His stat line-5.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game-doesn’t jump off the page, but he’s shown some scoring touch.
Watkins has five double-digit scoring games under his belt, including a career-high 16 points against Cleveland just before the break. He’s shooting 40.0% from the floor, though his three-point shot (23.4%) is still a work in progress.
The Wizards are in the basement of the East at 14-39, but for a young player like Watkins, this season is about development. The minutes are there, and he’s making the most of them.
Patrick Williams - Chicago Bulls
It’s been a bit of a step back for Patrick Williams this season. The former lottery pick has played in 51 games but started just three, averaging a career-low 19.2 minutes per game. His numbers reflect the reduced role-6.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 0.6 steals per game on 38.5% shooting from the field and 38.6% from three.
He’s scored in double figures 13 times, with a season-high 17 points coming against Milwaukee in early February. He nearly posted a double-double the game before that with nine points and 10 boards against Miami.
The Bulls are 11th in the East at 24-31, still fighting for a play-in spot. Williams’ development remains a storyline to watch-his tools are there, but unlocking his full potential is still a work in progress.
Final Thoughts
From Barnes’ breakout campaign to Vassell’s scoring punch and the slow but steady return of Isaac, the group of former Florida State standouts is leaving its imprint across the NBA. Some are starring, others are still climbing, but each one is carving out their own lane as we head into the stretch run of the season. Keep an eye on this group-they’ve got plenty more to show.