Draft Eligible
2024
Draft Projection
48
Anton
Watson
DOB
Oct 6, 2000
Class
Freshman
Team
Position
GONZAGA
PF
Height
6'7.5
Weight
233 lbs.
Wingspan
7'0
Hand
RIGHT
Contact
Daveed Cohen
Agent - Young Money APAA Sports
daveed@ymapaasports.com
Socials
Last Updated
Jun 18, 2024
Scouting Report
Strengths
Highly active as a rebounder, particularly on the offensive glass, using his instincts and athleticism to secure second-chance scoring opportunities for his team.
He is a reliable shooter from the three-point line, particularly effective in pick-and-pop or trail actions, providing valuable floor spacing and scoring threat.
Capable of guarding both power forwards and centers due to his size, mobility, and defensive instincts.
He showcases strong passing abilities from the elbow and mid-post areas, facilitating ball movement and creating scoring opportunities for teammates with his vision and decision-making.
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Weaknesses
Struggles with foot speed and lateral quickness, making it difficult for him to effectively guard on the perimeter against quicker opponents.
He has difficulty putting the ball on the floor and creating scoring opportunities for himself off the dribble, limiting his offensive versatility and ability to attack the basket.
He needs to improve his footwork in the post, both offensively and defensively, to establish better positioning and effectiveness in low-post situations.
Must improve as a help-side defender, displaying better awareness and timing to provide support and protection in defensive rotations, preventing easy scoring opportunities for opponents.
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Summary
Anton Watson showcases notable strengths in his game, particularly his high activity as a rebounder, excelling on the offensive glass and securing second-chance scoring opportunities for his team. Additionally, he provides valuable floor spacing and scoring threat with his reliable shooting from the three-point line, especially in pick-and-pop or trail actions. His defensive versatility is commendable, as he can effectively guard both power forwards and centers, showcasing size, mobility, and defensive instincts. However, Anton faces challenges with foot speed and lateral quickness, hindering his perimeter defense, and struggles to create scoring opportunities off the dribble due to limited ball handling. Improving his footwork in the post and enhancing his help-side defense are areas where he can further develop to maximize his overall impact on the court.
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Honors
1st Team All-WCC - 2024
Washington Mr. Basketball - 2019
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Statistics
2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS 14.5
REB 7.1
AST 2.6
FG% 57.8
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Reports
Notes
Nike Hoop Summit - Portland, Or - 4-8 - 12-2019 (Scrimmage)
Showed he could rebound & push in transiton, showed nice touch around the rim. Stepped out and hit a pick n pop 3. Quick off the floor for second jump to block a shot.
NBA G-League Camp - Chicago, IL - 5/12 - 14-2023
Active in pick n roll action, setting solid picks and showing touch around the rim. Filled the lanes in transtion. Hit a catch and shoot 3 from the wing. Didn't move his feet well gurading on the perimeter.
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Offers
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Defensive Switch Metric:
Charting Sample Size - how many games were observed and charted
Total Active Possessions- total number of possessions where a player guarded the ball, forced a deflection or was involved in an off-ball action.
Total Switch Possessions- total number of possessions with a switch or cross-match where a wing player is guarding a lead ball handler or post player.
Total Shots Defended- number of shots where a player was the primary defender or directly contesting the opposing player’s shot.
Synergy Points Per Possession- points per possession for all defensive plays marked by Synergy.
Switch Points Per Possession- points per possession while a player was switched or cross-matched onto an opposing ball handler or big (post player).
Shot Contest Grade- rates a player’s shot contest on a scale of 1-4 under the following criteria
1. Wide Open- player was not within 8-10 feet of the scorer or no contest at all (1 Contest Point)
2. Open- hands down on a contest, within 8-10 feet of the shooter (2 Contest Points)
3. Light Contest- hands up on a contest and within 5-8 feet of a shooter (3 Contest Points)
4. Heavy Contest- close to the shooter and forcing an off-balance, fading, or double-clutch shot, or a light contest preceded by a non-fouling bump in the legal guarding position (4 Contest Points)
Switch Position Grade - rates a player’s positionality on a scale of 1-4 during the process of switching throughout a possession
Bad- out-of-control closeout, pinned in under the basket or fronting too far out from the basket on a post up, blow-by, or trailing heavily behind a play because of screen navigation, no ball pressure (1 SP Grade Point)
Neutral- on the side/slightly behind a player, flat-footed or with little ball pressure, not ready to move in a closeout situation, directly behind a post player on the block or on the side in a deny coverage (2 SP Grade Points)
Good- under control closeout and good on-ball defense, moderate ball pressure, close follow in trail position for a pick and roll or lock and trail scenario, fronting or keeping post player outside of the restricted area on a post-up (3 SP Grade Points)
Very Good- excellent closeout and on-ball defense, switching “into” a player with high ball pressure and intensity, strongly denying a post player in a post-up or pushing them out of the paint (4 SP Grade Points)
Stocks per 100 - steals and blocks per 100 active possessions
Blown Coverage- a missed closeout or rotation, blow by, reaching/gambling for steals with no
turnover forced, flopping, and any shooting foul
Total Switch Frequency- the percentage of total active possessions that a player is switched or cross-matched onto a ball handler or big overall
Guard Switch Frequency- the percentage of total switch possessions that a wing player is switched onto a lead guard
Big Switch Frequency - the percentage of total switch possessions that a wing player is
switched onto a post player