American basketball player
Junathaen D. "Nate" Watson Jr. (born October 19, 1998) is an American college basketball player for Karditsa of the Greek Basket League .
High school career
Watson played basketball for Capitol Christian Academy in Upper Marlboro, Maryland before moving to Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia . His transfer was hindered by a financial dispute involving his former school, causing him to miss three days of school.[1] At Bishop O'Connell, Watson was a two-time First Team All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference selection.[2] He competed for DC Premier on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[3] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Providence over offers from Maryland , NC State and Miami (Florida) .[4]
College career
As a freshman at Providence, Watson averaged 6.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game and was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team.[5] In his sophomore season, he averaged 11.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.[6] He missed the beginning of his junior season with a knee injury, averaging nine points and 4.6 rebounds per game.[7]
Watson assumed a leading role in his senior season.[8] On February 6, 2021, he recorded a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds in a 92–81 loss to St. John's .[9] As a senior, Watson averaged 16.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, earning Second Team All-Big East honors. He opted to return to Providence for a fifth season, using an extra year of eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[10] Watson was again named to the Second Team All-Big East.[11]
Professional career
On August 3, 2022, he has signed with ERA Nymburk of the National Basketball League .[12]
National team career
Watson represented the United States at the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru, helping his team win the bronze medal.[13]
Career statistics
College
References
^ Giannotto, Mark (September 23, 2015). "Basketball prospect Nate Watson's transfer from Capitol Christian to O'Connell hindered by financial dispute" . The Washington Post . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ McFadden, Ryan (March 1, 2017). "2017 WCAC Boys Basketball All-Conference First Team" . Inside the Locker Room . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ Parker, Brandon (May 13, 2016). "O'Connell's Nate Watson draws invite to NBPA Top 100 and attention from Kansas, North Carolina, among others" . The Washington Post . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ McNamara, Kevin (September 10, 2016). "PC recruit Nate Watson helps make Cooleys birthday a happy one" . The Providence Journal . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ McNamara, Kevin (February 25, 2019). "PC at Butler: Despite dreary season for Friars, Watson has sparkled" . The Providence Journal . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ McNamara, Kevin (October 18, 2019). "PC's Nate Watson named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Watch List" . The Providence Journal . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ Farrahar, Kevin (June 29, 2020). "How Did Nate Watson's Knee Impact his Junior Year?" . Friar Basketball . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ McNamara, Kevin (February 26, 2021). "Nate Watson is thriving even without his biggest fan in the stands" . Kevin McSports . Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ "College Basketball: Friars' Watson opts to return to team" . The Sun Chronicle . March 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ "Nate Watson To Return For His Fifth Season" . Providence College Athletics . March 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021 .
^ "PC basketball's Nate Watson, Jared Bynum named to All-Big East second team" . The Providence Journal . March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022 .
^ "Watson Posilou Pod Koš" . Sportando. August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022 .
^ "Nate Watson – Men's Basketball" . Providence College Athletics . Retrieved May 28, 2021 .
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