Anton Watson
Updated on 3/24/23. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 225
College: Gonzaga
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 10/6/2000
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker for his size
Decent rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
May 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
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 someday.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
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
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