Anton Watson

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

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Draft Projection

possible draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

1. Jarace Walker – 6-8 – Houston
2. Taylor Hendricks – 6-9 – UCF
3. Gregory Jackson – 6-9 – South Carolina
4. Kris Murray – 6-8 – Iowa
5. Leonard Miller – 6-10 – Ignite (Canada)
6. Bobi Klintman – 6-10 – Wake Forest (France)
7. Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
8. Olivier-Maxence Prosper – 6-8 – Marquette (Canada)
9. Mouhamed Gueye – 6-10 – Washington State
10. Adama Sanogo – 6-9 – UConn
11. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
12. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton
13. Tosan Evbuomwan – 6-8 – Princeton
14. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
15. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
16. John Castleton – 6-11 – Florida
17. Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Washington
18. Pete Nance – 6-10 – UNC
19. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky