Rocket Watts already had one of the best nicknames on the EYBL circuit. Now, he’s proven his game is just as good.
Watts, whose real name is Mark, had a breakout weekend in Dallas, averaging 24.7 points per game, which ranked third among all players on the circuit.
The 6-foot-2 shooting guard can play both guard spots and showed signs of flashiness, regularly going behind-the-back for a crossover or pass and keeping some of the nation’s top players on their heels.
Missouri assistant coach Cornell Mann was a regular at Watts’ games, and head coach Cuonzo Martin stopped by to watch a few.