2022-23 Davidson Men's Basketball Roster

Des Watson vs. Fordham
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Teams pose for media photos at Belk Arena on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Davidson, North Carolina.
Jersey Number 4

Desmond Watson

  • Position:
    Guard/Forward
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    205
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Columbus, Ohio
  • High School:
    St. Francis DeSales
2021-22: Appeared in all 34 contests off the bench as a freshman • Scored in double figures twice • Had a season-high 13 points on 6-of-12 shooting in win over Fordham (3/11) in A-10 quarterfinals • Other double-digit effort came against Robert Morris (11/27) where he scored 11 points on 5-of-6 from field • Grabbed 4 rebounds in just nine minutes in home victory over Fordham (2/26).

Before Davidson: A two-time all-state selection • Named 2021 Central District Player of the Year • Selected first-team all-district following senior campaign • Tabbed 2021 Dispatch’s All-Metro Player of the Year • Also voted to Dispatch’s All-Metro first team • Averaged 24.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists as a senior • Led DeSales to the Division II State title game • Finished as the Stallions’ all-time leading scorer with 1,722 career points.  

Personal: Born on June 15, 2003 • Son of Daryl and Kimberly Watson.  
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