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The Pepperdine transfer showed up big at Kraziness in the Kennel. Just how excited for his debut should Gonzaga fans be? I’ve made it a habit to pore over the box score after every Gonzaga game.

College Basketball News / The Slipper Still Fits / August 19

What does Gonzaga gain with Michael Ajayi?

The Pepperdine transfer brings a new but familiar look to Gonzaga’s punishing offensive assault. After analyzing the potential impact of Anton Watson’s departure on the Gonzaga Bulldogs of 2024-2025, it’s worth examining the other side of the coin: what do the Zags gain with the addition of presumed Watson replacement, Michael Ajayi?

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / June 28

Gonzaga’s Anton Watson reflects on emotional NBA Draft: 'I've never seen my dad cry like that'

As the middle of the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft arrived - about 2:30 p.m. local time in Spokane - Anton Watson was starting to feel nervous. Most mock drafts didn’t have the now-former Gonzaga men’s basketball standout being chosen with one of the 58 picks.

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How Gonzaga’s Anton Watson fits with the Boston Celtics

Anton Watson finished his college career as one of the winningest players in Gonzaga men’s basketball program history. The Boston Celtics probably knew that when they selected the Spokane native with the 54th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Watson Drafted 54th by the Boston Celtics

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Former Gonzaga standout Anton Watson was selected as the 54th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics Thursday.

Anton Watson Drafted 54th to the Boston Celtics

The legendary Zag will be taking his talents to the TD Garden and the defending NBA champions. Of course the winningest player in this draft class (132-19, .874 winning percentage in his five seasons with Gonzaga) was picked up by the defending NBA champions.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / June 27

Gonzaga's Brian Michaelson on how Anton Watson’s game 'fits the modern NBA'

A great college basketball career doesn’t always translate to the NBA. There are a few underlying factors as to why, but mainly it’s because the skillset needed to succeed at the professional level is different from the college level.

Celtics Select Anton Watson with 54th Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

At Tuesday's end-of-season and pre-draft press conference at the Auerbach Center, Celtics president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, shared, "I anticipate picking a couple of picks, and whether they're on the roster or a two-way, investing in young players." True to his word, Boston stayed pat and utilized both of its draft picks.

Boston Celtics draft Gonzaga Forward Anton Watson with pick #54 in 2024 NBA Draft

The 6’8” wing joins the Celtics after 5 years at Gonzaga The Celtics selected Gonzaga forward Anton Watson with the 54th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. This was their second and final selection.

Gonzaga’s Anton Watson drafted by Boston Celtics in 2024 NBA Draft

Gonzaga’s Anton Watson was selected with the 54th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Based on notable mock drafts, the Spokane native was expected to go undrafted despite what he had accomplished during his five seasons at Gonzaga.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / June 21

2024 NBA Draft: Gonzaga’s Anton Watson ranked No. 64 in The Athletic’s top 100 big board

For the last half-decade, Anton Watson has been an invaluable cog in the machine that is the Gonzaga Bulldogs. While most in the national media don’t predict the Spokane native’s prowess at the college level will lead to him being selected in next week’s NBA Draft, his versatility and two-way ability make him an intriguing prospect nonetheless.

Anton Watson’s Pre-NBA Draft Workouts

Will the former Zag be hearing his name called on draft night? Anton Watson attended the G-League Elite Camp in Chicago, Illinois back in May and competed in front of general managers as well as scouts from all the NBA franchises.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / June 19

Gonzaga's Anton Watson ready for 2024 NBA Draft: 'If I get my foot in the door, I'm gonna stay there'

Anton Watson hasn’t really had time to take in everything that comes with the NBA Draft process. The now-former Gonzaga men’s basketball standout has been too busy traveling to just about every corner of the United States.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 5

Lakers, Celtics, and Nuggets Reportedly Interested in Intriguing Player

After a disappointing second round exit, the Denver Nuggets are searching for ways to improve their team this summer. This includes drafting well, as Denver owns the 28th and 56th overall picks in this year's NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / May 6

Gonzaga's Anton Watson still has a chance to earn NBA Draft Combine invitation

After being snubbed by the NBA Draft Combine, former Gonzaga men's basketball star Anton Watson received an invitation to the G League Elite Camp over the weekend.

College Basketball News / The Slipper Still Fits / May 3

Michael Ajayi Invited to the NBA Draft Combine

Anton Watson didn’t initially receive an invitation. The Pepperdine transfer is going to be competing with the best at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois from May 12th to May 19th.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / May 2

Gonzaga’s Anton Watson signs with Young Money APAA Sports, founded by rapper Lil Wayne

Amid preparation for the 2024 NBA Draft, Anton Watson has signed with Young Money APAA Sports, a sports agency group founded by rapper Lil Wayne. The sports

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 23, 2024

Gonzaga ousts No. 4 seed Kansas in 89-68 drubbing

Anton Watson scored 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Gonzaga delivered a massive second-half knockout punch in routing Kansas 89-68 on Saturday in Midwest Region second-round action at Salt Lake City.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 21, 2024

Gonzaga lowers boom on McNeese, 86-65

Graham Ike and Anton Watson had double-doubles and hot-shooting No. 5 seed Gonzaga routed No. 12 McNeese 86-65 in the first round of the NCAA Midwest Region on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / March 19, 2024

Gonzaga's Anton Watson, Graham Ike named NABC All-District

The frontcourt tandem for the Gonzaga Bulldogs was tabbed to the NABC All-District 9 teams on Tuesday, as Graham Ike was on the first team and Anton Watson was honored on the second team.

Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Gonzaga Bulldogs - Official Site / March 19, 2024

Ike and Watson Named NABC All-District

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Gonzaga's Graham Ike was named NABC First Team All-District 9 and Anton Watson was named second team Tuesday.

College Basketball News / The Slipper Still Fits / March 13, 2024

2024 WCC All-Tournament Team Announced

A pair of Zags were named. Congratulations to both Ryan Nembhard and Anton Watson of Gonzaga who were named to the West Coast Conference’s All-Tournament team.

Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / January 26, 2024

Mark Few on Anton Watson: 'He's obviously the most valuable guy we have out there'

It's no secret Anton Watson has been the glue that's held the Gonzaga Bulldogs together over the past five years. But this season, he's had a much larger impact as a scorer than ever before.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 12, 2024

Santa Clara ends 26-game run of futility vs. No. 23 Gonzaga

Adama-Alpha Bal converted the decisive layup with 4.6 seconds left and host Santa Clara ended a 26-game losing streak against No. 23 Gonzaga with a 77-76 victory over the Bulldogs in West Coast Conference play on Thursday night.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27, 2023

Anton Watson leads No. 11 Gonzaga against Cal St. Bakersfield

How do you improve on near-perfection? That's the task facing Gonzaga forward Anton Watson after a career-best game Wednesday night against UCLA at the Maui Invitational, where he went 14-of-15 from the field for 32 points in the Bulldogs' 69-65 win for fifth place.