PEYTON WATSON
BIRTHDATE: 9/11/02
POSITION: Wing Initiator
HEIGHT: 6'8"
WEIGHT: 200
SCHOOL/ TEAM: UCLA
CLASS: Freshman
STRENGTHS
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Versatile wing playmaker that could develop into a primary ball handler/initiator
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Long lanky and wiry frame at 6'8"
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Really good passing instincts and feel
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Unselfish; can play too unselfish
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Good athlete; quick twitch and bouncy
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Speed and quickness with the ball
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Potential to develop into a really good P&R threat
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Rebound and run threat
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Rebounds in traffic
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Defensive upside
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Floater package
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Good scorer and slasher off the bounce
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High motors and energy
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Defensive versatility
AREAS TO IMPROVE | CONCERNS
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Lightweight; needs to get stronger
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Shooting range
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Looked hesitant to shoot at U19s
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May struggle playing off the ball
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Can be too unselfish and overpass
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Barely in rotation early in the season
FULL SCOUTING REPORT COMING SOON