Nate Watson Explained

Nate Watson
Position:Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:260
League:Greek Basket League
Team:ASK Karditsas
Birth Date:19 October 1998
Birth Place:Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
High School:
College:Providence (2017–2022)
Draft Year:2022
Career Start:2022
Years1:2022–2023
Team1:ERA Nymburk
Years2:2023–2024
Team2:FMP Soccerbet
Years3:2024–present
Team3:Karditsa
Highlights:

Junathaen D. "Nate" Watson Jr. (born October 19, 1998) is an American basketball player for Karditsa of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for the Providence Friars.

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

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| Providence| 35 || 9 || 13.8 || .595 || – || .696 || 1.9 || .1 || .2 || .7 || 6.8|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Providence| 34 || 20 || 23.5 || .590 || .000 || .652 || 5.2 || .4 || .3 || .7 || 11.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Providence| 27 || 13 || 18.9 || .511 || – || .565 || 4.6 || .5 || .6 || .6 || 9.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Providence| 26 || 26 || 32.3 || .602 || – || .627 || 6.7 || .7 || .3 || 1.0 || 16.9|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22| style="text-align:left;"| Providence| 33 || 33 || 28.0 || .548 || – || .583 || 5.2 || .5 || .3 || .7 || 13.3|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 155 || 101 || 22.9 || .570 || .000 || .623 || 4.6 || .4 || .3 || .7 || 11.3

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Notes and References

  1. News: Giannotto . Mark . Basketball prospect Nate Watson's transfer from Capitol Christian to O'Connell hindered by financial dispute . . May 27, 2021 . September 23, 2015.
  2. Web site: McFadden . Ryan . 2017 WCAC Boys Basketball All-Conference First Team . Inside the Locker Room . May 27, 2021 . March 1, 2017.
  3. News: Parker . Brandon . O'Connell's Nate Watson draws invite to NBPA Top 100 and attention from Kansas, North Carolina, among others . . May 27, 2021 . May 13, 2016.
  4. Web site: McNamara . Kevin . PC recruit Nate Watson helps make Cooleys birthday a happy one . . May 27, 2021 . September 10, 2016.
  5. Web site: McNamara . Kevin . PC at Butler: Despite dreary season for Friars, Watson has sparkled . . May 27, 2021 . February 25, 2019.
  6. Web site: McNamara . Kevin . PC's Nate Watson named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Watch List . . May 27, 2021 . October 18, 2019.
  7. Web site: Farrahar . Kevin . How Did Nate Watson's Knee Impact his Junior Year? . Friar Basketball . May 27, 2021 . June 29, 2020.
  8. Web site: McNamara . Kevin . Nate Watson is thriving even without his biggest fan in the stands . Kevin McSports . May 27, 2021 . February 26, 2021.
  9. Web site: College Basketball: Friars' Watson opts to return to team . . May 27, 2021 . March 17, 2021.
  10. Web site: Nate Watson To Return For His Fifth Season . Providence College Athletics . May 27, 2021 . March 17, 2021.
  11. News: PC basketball's Nate Watson, Jared Bynum named to All-Big East second team . March 6, 2022 . . March 6, 2022.
  12. Web site: Watson Posilou Pod Koš. August 3, 2022. Sportando. En. August 14, 2022.
  13. Web site: Nate Watson – Men's Basketball.. Providence College Athletics . May 28, 2021.