Named as a 2019 USA Men's U19 World Cup Team finalist on June 18.
2018 USA Men’s U18 National Team Training camp.
College Notes
Committed to Gonzaga University.
High School Honors
2019 State 4A Tournament MVP.
2019 Greater Spokane League MVP.
2019 All-Classifications State Player of the Year by the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association.
2019 Washington Class 4A Associated Press Player of the Year.
2018 USA Today All-Washington first team.
High School Notes
Played four varsity seasons at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane, Washington.
As a senior in 2018-19 averaged 21.6 ppg., 7.1 rpg. and 3.8 apg, guiding Gonzaga Prep to a second consecutive Washington State 4A title.
Averaged 18.7 points over his four-year varsity career.
G-Prep went 102-6 in games with Watson over the past four seasons, including two state titles and two third-place finishes.
Boasts single-game career-highs of 37 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 blocked shots.
Started all 74 games played in his three-year prep career and amassed 1,135 points, 647 rebounds, 350 assists, 210 steals and 140 blocked shots.
As a junior in 2017-18, started all 27 games and averaged 23.0 ppg., 11.0 rpg. and 5.0 apg. in leading his team to a 27-0 record and the state championship.
As a sophomore in 2016-17, started all 22 games and averaged 18.0 ppg., 12.0 rpg. and 3.0 apg. as his team finished 20-2 and in third place in the state tournament.
As a freshman in 2015-16, helped Gonzaga Prep to a 22-3 record and a third-place finish in the state; started all 25 games and averaged 11.0 ppg., 12.0 rpg. and 5.0 apg.
Personal Notes
Born in Coeur d'alene, Idaho, currently lives in Spokane, Washington.
Son of Anna Hegbloom Watson and Deon Watson; has one brother, Deon and one sister, Haile.
Father played basketball at Idaho, brother played football at Idaho and sister played volleyball at Fresno State.
Also plays baseball and pitched in the Little League World Series for his 13U Idaho team.
The Scoop
Twitter: @twonster4080
First played basketball: when he was 2 on a toy hoop.
Enjoys: watching movies, playing video games and spending time with family and friends.
Top five movies: “Planet of the Apes,” “Tropic Thunder,” “This is the End,” “Get Out” and “Creed.”