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LeJuan Watts Likely Best Husky Basketball Player
LeJuan Watts, a 6-foot-5 forward with a college track record, could be Washington Huskies' best player despite his football-playing brother.
In brief
LeJuan Watts, a 6-foot-5 forward with a college track record, could be Washington Huskies' best player despite his football-playing brother. LeJuan Watts, a 6-foot-5 forward who transferred from Texas Tech, is likely Washington Huskies' best basketball player due to his college performance and underdog mindset…
Media Watch Husky Practice
Media members recently sat through a University of Washington basketball practice for the first time, checking the distributed roster to see who was who.
Husky Roster Turnover
Two-thirds of the Husky roster turned over, now holding players from five different foreign countries.
LeJuan Watts Profile
LeJuan Watts, a 6-foot-5, 223-pound small forward, is likely the best player on this UW team.
Watts' College Track Record
Watts brings a college track record indicating considerable basketball chops, hitting deep 3-pointers while working inside for put-backs.
Coach Sprinkle's View
Husky coach Danny Sprinkle said LeJuan Watts is so good he could play point guard.
Watts' School History
Watts has played for four schools in five seasons, starting at Eastern Washington, then Washington State, Texas Tech, and now Washington.
Watts' Texas Tech Success
Watts helped Texas Tech beat three Top 10 teams, including No. 3 Duke 82-81 and No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in overtime.
Watts' Stats at Texas Tech
Watts averaged 11.8 points and 6 rebounds per game, shooting 43.3 percent for a 23-11 team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament.
Watts' Perspective
Watts said everything happens for a reason, and he learned a lot at each school he attended.
Why Watts Joined Huskies
Watts was drawn to Washington because he knew then-Husky assistant Quincy Pondexter from Fresno, California, and likes being back on the West Coast.
Watts' Underdog Mindset
Watts called himself an underdog, saying the Huskies haven't been the best in terms of winning and he wants to show what the team is about.
Watts' Football Brother
Watts stands five inches taller yet weighs 100 pounds lighter than his football-playing brother, a UW defensive tackle.
At a glance
LeJuan Watts, a 6-foot-5 forward who transferred from Texas Tech, is likely Washington Huskies' best basketball player due to his college performance and underdog mindset.
