A good athlete who is capable of getting into the lane. [20], Watts played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. [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. Right now his physical profile isn’t that of an NBA guard. 22 Illini fall", "Winston-led, No. Watts spent his first year of high school with Allen Academy in Detroit, Michigan. Hometown Detroit, Mich. School SPIRE Institute; Position Point Guard; Status Signed Michigan State 09/22/2018 Scout Grade. After Allen Academy closed, Watts transferred to Old Redford Academy in Detroit for his next two years. [1] After Allen Academy closed,[2] Watts transferred to Old Redford Academy in Detroit for his next two years. 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. Only around 6-foot-2 without an elite wingspan. 16 Mich St tops No. There aren’t many more gifted scorers. [1] He was a Detroit News first-team All-Area pick. Mark "Rocket" Watts - 4 Star Shooting guard for Michigan State on SpartanMag ... Edit. Needs to continue to refine his point guard skills, as he is slightly undersized to play off the ball. 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. Rocket Watts. [5] Watts was named first-team All-State in each of his first three seasons. Shooting guard. Watts spent his first year of high school with Allen Academy in Detroit, Michigan. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. [15] On February 11, 2020, Watts scored a career-high 21 points in a 70–69 win against Illinois. Right now his physical profile isn’t that of an NBA guard. Only around 6-foot-2 without an elite wingspan. His father Mark Sr. originally owned the nickname for the speed he displayed while playing high school football. 16 Spartans to comeback win", "No. Mark Watts Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Point Guard from Detroit, MI. [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. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Mark Watts Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Point Guard from Detroit, MI. [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. Rocket Watts Jr. 6-2, 175 | Class of 2019. 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. 24 Michigan State beats No. 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 A good athlete who is capable of getting into the lane. [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. View all articles Social [21][22], Watts was given the nickname "Rocket" while playing football at age five. At the time, he was averaging 6.5 points per game. 6'3'' | 180 lbs. This page was last edited on 31 October 2020, at 08:40. [18] On March 8, Watts finished second on the team with 19 points in a 80–69 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. [14], Watts started his first career game on November 5, 2019, in place of the injured Joshua Langford against the Kentucky Wildcats. CLASS OF 2019. [7] Watts, on April 29, played in the Jordan Brand Classic all-star game. As a freshman, he averaged 14.1 points and led his team to a 19–3 record. Mark "Rocket" Watts Jr. (born June 1, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten Conference. While at the school, he also played with The Family Detroit on the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit. High School . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Geneva, OH. 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 … Mark Watts Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Point Guard from Detroit, MI. [12][13] Watts had been recruited by Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo since eighth grade. Get the latest Rocket Watts news, stats, photos, and awards at cleveland.com. Mark "Rocket" Watts. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. While at the school, he also played with The Family Detroit on the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit. He was held scoreless, going 0–4 from the field while picking up 2 assists in 22 minutes played in the 62–69 loss. [6] On January 26, 2019, he scored a career-high 64 points, with 15 three-pointers, in a win over St. Edward High School. 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. In these cases, the average was taken. Add Photos. 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. [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. [9][10][11] On September 22, 2018, he verbally committed to play college basketball for Michigan State. 18 Iowa 78-70", "Tillman leads No. [1] For his senior season, Watts transferred to SPIRE Institute and Academy, a boarding prep school in Geneva, Ohio. Five days later, against Binghamton, Watts collected his first career points, finishing with 5 in 23 minutes as the Spartans demolished Binghamton 100–46. 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. [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. [19] At the close of the regular season, Watts was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. Watts suffered a leg injury in December 2019 and was forced to miss some time. He put up 18 points, second on the team that night. Needs to continue to refine his point guard skills, as he is slightly undersized to play off the ball. There aren’t many more gifted scorers. He helped his team win the gold medal, averaging 6.8 points and 2.5 assists per game. As a freshman, he averaged 14.1 points and led his team to a 19–3 record. Michigan State (NCAA) SPIRE Academy (HS) ... Add Stats.
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