Nate Watson

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.

Nate Watson
Free Agent
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (1998-10-19) October 19, 1998
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeProvidence (2017–2022)
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023ERA Nymburk
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place2019 Peru Team

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
  GP Games 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
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
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
Career 15510122.9.570.000.6234.6.4.3.711.3

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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