American basketball player (born 1998)
Junathaen D. "Nate" Watson Jr. (born October 19, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Panionios of the Greek Basketball League and the EuroCup . He played college basketball for the Providence Friars .
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] Washington Catholic Athletic Conference selection.[ 2] Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[ 3] 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] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] St. John's .[ 9] 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] [ 11]
Professional career
On August 3, 2022, he signed with ERA Nymburk of the Czech National Basketball League .[ 12]
On June 26, 2024, Watson signed with Greek club Karditsa .[ 13] [ 14]
On February 10, 2025, Watson signed with Basket Zaragoza of the Liga ACB until 2027. He was brought in the club as a replacement for Jilson Bango .[ 15]
On August 6, 2025, Watson joined Panionios of the Greek Basket League , on loan from Zaragoza.[ 16]
National team career
Watson represented the United States at the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru, helping his team win the bronze medal.[ 17]
Career statistics
College
References
^ 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 . ^ McFadden, Ryan (March 1, 2017). "2017 WCAC Boys Basketball All-Conference First Team" . Inside the Locker Room . Retrieved May 27, 2021 . ^ 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 . ^ McNamara, Kevin (September 10, 2016). "PC recruit Nate Watson helps make Cooleys birthday a happy one" . The Providence Journal Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2021 . ^ McNamara, Kevin (February 25, 2019). "PC at Butler: Despite dreary season for Friars, Watson has sparkled" . The Providence Journal . Retrieved May 27, 2021 . ^ McNamara, Kevin (October 18, 2019). "PC's Nate Watson named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Watch List" . The Providence Journal Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021 . ^ Farrahar, Kevin (June 29, 2020). "How Did Nate Watson's Knee Impact his Junior Year?" . Friar Basketball . Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021 . ^ McNamara, Kevin (February 26, 2021). "Nate Watson is thriving even without his biggest fan in the stands" . Kevin McSports . Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021 . ^ "College Basketball: Friars' Watson opts to return to team" . The Sun Chronicle Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021 .^ "Nate Watson To Return For His Fifth Season" . Providence College Athletics . March 17, 2021. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021 .^ "PC basketball's Nate Watson, Jared Bynum named to All-Big East second team" . The Providence Journal Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022 .^ "Watson Posilou Pod Koš" . Sportando. August 3, 2022. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022 .^ "Nate Watson (ex FMP BG) signs at Karditsas" . www.eurobasket.com . Retrieved 13 February 2025 .^ "Nate Watson claims Greek GBL weekly honour" . www.eurobasket.com . Retrieved 13 February 2025 .^ "Nate Watson officially joins Zaragoza until 2027" . Eurohoops . 10 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2025 .^ nikos (2025-08-04). "Nate Watson joins Panionios BC to boost frontcourt" . Panionios . Retrieved 2025-08-10 . ^ "Nate Watson – Men's Basketball" . Providence College Athletics . Retrieved May 28, 2021 .
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