HIGH SCHOOL
- Posted an area-best 31.2 points per game and averaged 6.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest as a senior.
- Broke the 50-point barrier on three different occasions during the 2017-18 season.
- Set the all-time record for career points (2,755), points in a season (893) and average points per game at Whitfield High School under Mike Potsou, a 1999 Mizzou graduate.
- Named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year after leading the Warriors to a 21-8 season and a trip to the Class 3 state quarterfinals.
- Scored 51 points in the Warriors' playoff loss after dropping 44 points and 33 points in the prior two games, respectively.
- Named the Class 3 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Player of the Year.
- Four-time Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-State selection.
- Rated as the third-best class of 2018 player in the state of Missouri by ESPN and the 12th best shooting guard in the country.
- Rated a four-star shooting guard by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247sports.com
- Averaged 28.0 points per game as a junior in 2016-17.
- Led Whitfield to a Missouri Class 3 runner-up finish during his junior season.
PERSONAL
- Son of Terrence and Kimberly Watson and was born on Nov. 18, 1999 in St. Louis.
- Maintained a 3.06 GPA at Whitfield High.
- Chose Mizzou over offers from Butler, Creighton, Ohio State and Iowa State, among others.
- With a notable positive presence, was known as “Smiley” during his childhood.
- Volunteered time and was involved at Peoples Community Christian Church in St. Louis throughout his childhood .
- Served as an instructor at the Whitfield Summer Basketball Camp in addition to volunteering time with the No One Hungry Thanksgiving program.
- Played AAU with Jets Ramey United.