Two somewhat older articles regarding Torrence Watson

Posted on: June 5, 2018 at 15:02:34 CT

First if these have already been posted my apologies. However I found them interesting because two issues seen for next year's team are discussed in them. I highlighted statements regarding them but also posted the links to the full articles if anyone is interested. One was after his initial commitment to Ohio State

https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2017/7/22/16006044/ohio-state-recruiting-basketball-torrence-watson-interview-versatility-scoring

Land-Grant Holy Land: You’re known as a scorer and averaged almost 29 points per game, earning All-Metro honors. How would you describe your game?

Torrence Watson: I can score the ball, whether that means getting to the basket, pulling up for a jump shot, or shooting from long range. I bring versatility and am able to score on all three levels.

LGHL: You can get buckets, but your handles are another one of your strengths. Would you be comfortable playing point guard at OSU?

Watson: Yes, I definitely would be. My last high school season, I took on a more dominant role handling the ball. It wouldn’t be much of a problem at OSU. In high school and AAU, I moved to the three a lot. I’m comfortable playing the one, two and three.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article209809424.html

“His ability to score is a thing Coach Martin has seen,” Whitfield coach Mike Potsou said. “And I think he's relying on Torrence to bring that next year.”

Whitfield had to rely on Watson for scoring this past season, too. Necessity, not selfishness, brought out some of Watson’s greatest scoring performances, according to Potsou, who said before Watson’s senior year, the guard had a reputation as someone who lacked the ability to take over games. But this past season, Whitfield’s offense always ran through Watson. He often played point guard, and when he didn’t, he had to free himself from multiple defenders by coming off of screens.

Carrying the offensive burden gave Watson a greater sense of confidence.

“It became second nature,” Watson said. “I wasn't really thinking how is my defender guarding me. It was just having that feel for the game.”