Anton Watson
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
College: Gonzaga
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 10/6/2000
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 71
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2024 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 54 by the Boston Celtics
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent low post scorer
Adequate playmaker for his size
Decent rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Can struggle to consistently create his own shot
Can be too passive on offense
Not an elite ball handler, can be turnover prone
Can tend to be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Classic tweener, may be in between forward positions
Summary:
Anton Watson is an athletic, high-motor combo forward that can make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He is also an underrated passer for his size, and can notch assists on offense. He will need to improve his outside shot and ability to create off the dribble, but his athleticism, motor, and intangibles could enable him to make his way to the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
Games Scouted:
11/26/20 Gonzaga vs. Kansas
11/13/21 Gonzaga vs. Texas
12/4/21 Gonzaga vs. Alabama
11/16/22 Gonzaga vs. Texas
12/17/22 Gonzaga vs. Alabama
3/23/23 Gonzaga vs. UCLA
12/15/23 Gonzaga vs. Connecticut
2/24/24 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara
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