Nate Watson

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Nate Watson
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Personal information
Born (1998-10-19) October 19, 1998 (age 25)
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school
College Providence (2017–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 ERA Nymburk
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Peru Team

Junathaen D. "Nate" Watson Jr. (born October 19, 1998) is an American college basketball player who last played for ERA Nymburk of the National Basketball League.

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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

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 Providence 35913.8.595–.6961.9.1.2.76.8
2018–19 Providence 342023.5.590.000.6525.2.4.3.711.7
2019–20 Providence 271318.9.511–.5654.6.5.6.69.0
2020–21 Providence 262632.3.602–.6276.7.7.31.016.9
2021–22 Providence 333328.0.548–.5835.2.5.3.713.3
Career15510122.9.570.000.6234.6.4.3.711.3

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ McFadden, Ryan (March 1, 2017). "2017 WCAC Boys Basketball All-Conference First Team". Inside the Locker Room. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ McNamara, Kevin (September 10, 2016). "PC recruit Nate Watson helps make Cooleys birthday a happy one". The Providence Journal . Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  5. ↑ McNamara, Kevin (February 25, 2019). "PC at Butler: Despite dreary season for Friars, Watson has sparkled". The Providence Journal . Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ McNamara, Kevin (October 18, 2019). "PC's Nate Watson named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Watch List". The Providence Journal . Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  7. ↑ Farrahar, Kevin (June 29, 2020). "How Did Nate Watson's Knee Impact his Junior Year?". Friar Basketball. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  8. ↑ McNamara, Kevin (February 26, 2021). "Nate Watson is thriving even without his biggest fan in the stands". Kevin McSports. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  9. ↑ "College Basketball: Friars' Watson opts to return to team". The Sun Chronicle . March 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Nate Watson To Return For His Fifth Season". Providence College Athletics. March 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  11. ↑ "PC basketball's Nate Watson, Jared Bynum named to All-Big East second team". The Providence Journal . March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Watson Posilou Pod Koš". Sportando. August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Nate Watson – Men's Basketball". Providence College Athletics. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
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