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Gonzaga Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

By Lukas Harkins

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 23: Head coach Mark Few of the Gonzaga Bulldogs looks on during their game against the Baylor Bears in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 23, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 23: Head coach Mark Few of the Gonzaga Bulldogs looks on during their game against the Baylor Bears in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 23, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Coach Few of Gonzaga instructs. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Coach Few of Gonzaga instructs. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /

Anton Watson – Spokane, WA

SF | 6-foot-8 | 210 lbs | No. 47 overall

Arguably the most exciting player in Gonzaga’s 2019 recruiting class, Anton Watson comes in ranked at No. 47 in the class. An extremely versatile combo forward with plenty of size and length, he has the makings of a potential superstar with the program. He understands the game extremely well and therefore impacts each contest in a variety of ways. Watson can be a switchable defender, solid playmaker, and an elite rebounder for his position. Additionally, there is plenty to like with regards to his scoring ability.

He is a solid shooting threat for his size, can score with consistency around the rim, and understands when to pick his spots as a scorer. With the right development, Watson might emerge as the go-to scorer for the team at some point down the road. His ability to play multiple positions when on the court and succeed in differing roles will help him find minutes right away for the Bulldogs before increasing his role over the years.

Heading into this coming season, it seems that Corey Kispert and Tillie are locked to start at the two forward positions. Watson, though, could easily be the primary back-up at both positions. He should see plenty of minutes right away and could develop into something special. Due to his size and all-around fluidity, Watson has NBA potential.