If the Transfer Portal had been in place after his sophomore season, Anton Watson might have been gone. He’d lost his starting spot to Andrew Nembhard midseason and Chet Holmgren would force him to come off the bench as junior. He had incredible potential, but consistency issues had many wondering if he’d ever be a reliable full-time player.
Thankfully it wasn’t. Like Kelly Olynyk, Corey Kispert and Nembhard before him, his fourth year in the program would not only be his best, like them he took his game to another level. Potential realized.
Consistency issues? Anton was arguably the team’s most consistent player last season, only Drew Timme could possibly challenge him.