Mark Watts Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Point Guard from Detroit, MI. https://usatodayhss.com/2019/video-rocket-watts-spire-scores-64-points [17] Watts played a crucial role in the Spartan's game against Penn State on March 3, as they came back from a 15 point deficit at half to win by 8. Rocket Watts. A good athlete who is capable of getting into the lane. [6] On January 26, 2019, he scored a career-high 64 points, with 15 three-pointers, in a win over St. Edward High School. There aren’t many more gifted scorers. [19] At the close of the regular season, Watts was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. Might be the type of player who is so good at his skill that he breaks the mold ends up making it to the league. A good athlete who is capable of getting into the lane. 18 Iowa 78-70", "Tillman leads No. CLASS OF 2019. Mark Watts Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Point Guard from Detroit, MI. Mark Watts Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Point Guard from Detroit, MI. 6'3'' | 180 lbs. Only around 6-foot-2 without an elite wingspan. [8], By the end of his high school career, Watts was a consensus four-star recruit and top-40 player in the 2019 class. Shooting guard. 24 Michigan State beats No. Might be the type of player who is so good at his skill that he breaks the mold ends up making it to the league. 22 Illini fall", "Winston-led, No. At the time, he was averaging 6.5 points per game. Mark "Rocket" Watts Jr. (born June 1, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten Conference. 6 PG recruit in 2019, commits to Michigan State", "Malik Hall signs with Michigan State, no word from Rocket Watts", "Rocket Watts: Monday will be 'a great day' as Michigan State basketball freshman arrives", "Michigan State's Rocket Watts (stress reaction) to miss Sunday's game", "Dosunmu injured on Spartans' buzzer dunk; No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Needs to continue to refine his point guard skills, as he is slightly undersized to play off the ball. A Michigan native, Watts transferred from Old Redford Academy in Detroit to SPIRE Academy in Ohio for his senior year … Scored 64 points, hitting 15 3-pointers, in a win over St. Edward (Ohio) for SPIRE … A … © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [1] For his senior season, Watts transferred to SPIRE Institute and Academy, a boarding prep school in Geneva, Ohio. 16 Spartans to comeback win", "No. [16] He tied that career-high of 21 points, leading the team in scoring on February 25, 2020 as the Spartans won against the (then) higher ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 78–70. 16 Mich St tops No. [20], Watts played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship. 19 Ohio St 80-69, shares B10 title", "Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN", "Louisville basketball makes top eight for 2019 recruit Rocket Watts", "Rocket Watts says don't box him in to one label", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rocket_Watts&oldid=986348603, Michigan State Spartans men's basketball players, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [23], "Michigan State 2019 Basketball Commitments", "2019 Michigan State Spartans Recruiting Class", "Detroit News All-Area boys basketball teams", "Michigan top recruit Rocket Watts leaving Detroit for Ohio prep school", "McDonald's All-American snub fuels Rocket Watts to career-high 64 points at St. Edward", "Rocket Watts, Romeo Weems, Rickea Jackson leave Michigan mark in Jordan Brand Classic", "Rocket Watts, SPIRE Academy, Combo Guard", "Mark "Rocket" Watts, 2019 Shooting guard", "Rocket Watts, No. As a freshman, he averaged 14.1 points and led his team to a 19–3 record. [3] In his sophomore season, Watts averaged 25.6 points, 6.2 assists, and 2.8 steals per game and earned Detroit News second-team All-Area honors. Shooting guard. Geneva, OH. In these cases, the average was taken. Right now his physical profile isn’t that of an NBA guard. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Watts spent his first year of high school with Allen Academy in Detroit, Michigan. After Allen Academy closed, Watts transferred to Old Redford Academy in Detroit for his next two years. In his sophomore season, Watts averaged 25.6 points, 6.2 assists, and 2.8 steals per game and earned Detroit News second-team All-Area honors. He was held scoreless, going 0–4 from the field while picking up 2 assists in 22 minutes played in the 62–69 loss. [9][10][11] On September 22, 2018, he verbally committed to play college basketball for Michigan State. Five days later, against Binghamton, Watts collected his first career points, finishing with 5 in 23 minutes as the Spartans demolished Binghamton 100–46. On November 18, 2019, Watts recorded a then career-high 11 points to go with another career-high 7 total rebounds as the Spartans routed Charleston Southern 94–46. While at the school, he also played with The Family Detroit on the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit. Mark "Rocket" Watts - 4 Star Shooting guard for Michigan State on SpartanMag ... Edit. [12][13] Watts had been recruited by Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo since eighth grade. This page was last edited on 31 October 2020, at 08:40. He put up 18 points, second on the team that night. His father Mark Sr. originally owned the nickname for the speed he displayed while playing high school football. As a freshman, he averaged 14.1 points and led his team to a 19–3 record. Rocket Watts Jr. 6-2, 175 | Class of 2019. [7] Watts, on April 29, played in the Jordan Brand Classic all-star game. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. High School . View all articles Social Michigan State (NCAA) SPIRE Academy (HS) ... Add Stats. [18] On March 8, Watts finished second on the team with 19 points in a 80–69 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. He helped his team win the gold medal, averaging 6.8 points and 2.5 assists per game. [1] He was a Detroit News first-team All-Area pick. Add Photos. Get the latest Rocket Watts news, stats, photos, and awards at cleveland.com. Watts spent his first year of high school with Allen Academy in Detroit, Michigan. [1] After Allen Academy closed,[2] Watts transferred to Old Redford Academy in Detroit for his next two years. [21][22], Watts was given the nickname "Rocket" while playing football at age five. [1][4], As a junior, Watts averaged 26.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 3.1 steals per game, helping Old Redford Academy to a 19–6 record. Mark Watts Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Point Guard from Detroit, MI. Right now his physical profile isn’t that of an NBA guard. Watts suffered a leg injury in December 2019 and was forced to miss some time. While at the school, he also played with The Family Detroit on the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit. There aren’t many more gifted scorers. [15] On February 11, 2020, Watts scored a career-high 21 points in a 70–69 win against Illinois. [14], Watts started his first career game on November 5, 2019, in place of the injured Joshua Langford against the Kentucky Wildcats. [5] Watts was named first-team All-State in each of his first three seasons. Check out Mark "Rocket" Watts' high school sports timeline including game updates while playing basketball at SPIRE Institute and Old Redford Academy from 2016 through 2018. Hometown Detroit, Mich. School SPIRE Institute; Position Point Guard; Status Signed Michigan State 09/22/2018 Scout Grade. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Only around 6-foot-2 without an elite wingspan. Needs to continue to refine his point guard skills, as he is slightly undersized to play off the ball. Mark "Rocket" Watts.
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