Anton Watson

NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT

POSITION: PFFROM: GonzagaHT: 6-9WT: 210
BORN: 10/6/00YEAR: Sr.WING: NAREACH: NA

Draft Notes

Watson has a broad base, a thick frame and natural strength. He can score on the low block and hit from outside and he’s also a polished passer. The ball skills and overall skill level that he possesses are advanced for his age. He can handle in the open court, make plays for his teammates. And he’s a load to handle once he gets up a head of steam in the open court.

While not the fastest athlete Watson has enough lateral agility and foot-speed to guard in space. He also shows good defensive awareness and positioning and seems to understand the game at a high level. Watson doesn’t necessarily project as a great rim protector at the next level but he should be effective guarding in the paint due to his strength, size and smarts.


Comparisons

  • A tougher Trey Lyles

Draft Projection

possible draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

Videos

  1. Tidjane Saluan – 6-10 – France
  2. Bobi Klintman – 6-10 – Cairns, NBL (Sweden)
  3. Tyler Smith – 6-9 – Ignite
  4. Izan Almansa – 6-10 – NBL (Spain)
  5. Kyle Filipowski – 7-0 – Duke
  6. Trevon Brazile – 6-9 – Arkansas
  7. Tristan da Silva – 6-9 – Colorado (Germany)
  8. Mark Mitchell – 6-8 – Duke
  9. PJ Hall – 6-9 – Clemson
  10. Norchad Omier – 6-7 – Miami (Nicaragua)
  11. Oso Ighodaro – 6-9 – Marquette
  12. K.J. Adams Jr. – 6-7 – Kansas
  13. Malik Reneau – 6-7 – Indiana
  14. Ruben Prey – 6-11 – Portugal
  15. Grant Nelson – 6-11 – Alabama
  16. Eric Dixon – 6-8 – Villanova
  17. Alexandros Samodurav – 6-11 – Greece
  18. Nae’Qwan Tomlin – 6-10 – Kansas State
  19. Bryce Hopkins – 6-6 – Providence
  20. Coleman Hawkins – 6-10 – Illinois
  21. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
  22. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
  23. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
  24. Leonardo Okeke – 6-9 – Italy
  25. Kaden Perry – 6-9 – Gonzaga
  26. Dawson Garcia – 6-11 – Minnesota
  27. Matt Bewley – 6-9 – Overtime Elite
  28. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield – 6-9 – Louisville
  29. Ryan Bewley – 6-9 – Overtime Elite
  30. Nate Bittle – 6-11 – Oregon