Hauser nets 24, No. 8 Michigan St. tops Western Mich. 79-61
Joey Hauser had a career-high 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading No. 8 Michigan State to a 79-61 win over Western MichiganDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROCKET WATTS #0 - GUARD - OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES
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Watts scores 23, No. 8 Michigan State survives Detroit Mercy Rocket Watts scored a career-high 23 points and No. 8 Michigan State started out flat against Detroit Mercy but avoided a huge upset, winnin...
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76
Rocket Watts scored a career-high 23 points to help No. 8 Michigan State beat Detroit Mercy 83-76DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominant performance Friday Watts totaled 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 30 minutes in Friday's 83-76 win over Detroit.
Impact Friday's matchup remained close over most of the game, but Watts' contributions were crucial as the team eked out a win. The sophomore led the team in scoring against the Titans, and he's eclipsed 20 points while starting in each of the last two contests.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan State basketball's Rocket Watts was a star vs. Duke, but so was Foster Loyer Rocket Watts had 20 points in first start at point guard, while Foster Loyer made key plays off the bench in Michigan State basketball's win...
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Rocket Watts shakes off slow start, scores 20 in MSU win at Duke Michigan State basketball's Rocket Watts said he started off out of control early at Duke. But he calmed down and scored 20 points in a 75-6...
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • FREEP.COM
WATCH: LaMelo Ball posts Instagram video supporting former SPIRE teammates Rocket Watts, Isaiah Jackson LaMelo Ball’s former SPIRE teammates Rocket Watts and Isaiah Jackson showed out on Tuesday and received support from Ball on Instagram.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Leads team in scoring Watts had 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes in Tuesday's 75-69 win over Duke.
Impact Watts joined the starting five in place of Foster Loyer against the Blue Devils, and he responded by leading the Spartans on the scoreboard. Despite dealing with a sore ankle early in the season, Watts has been quite productive while averaging 22.7 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Rocket Watts scored 20 points and Julius Marble had a career-high 12 to help No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 6 Duke 75-69...
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Rocket Watts scored 20 points and Julius Marble had a career-high 12 to help No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 6 Duke 75-69...
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69
Rocket Watts scored 20 points and Julius Marble had a career-high 12 to help No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 6 Duke 75-69 on Tuesday night in the Champions ClassicDECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan State basketball starts Rocket Watts over Foster Loyer at Duke Tom Izzo will start Rocket Watts at point guard as No. 12 Michigan State Spartans visits No. 8 Duke basketball on Tuesday night.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • FREEP.COM
To start Tuesday Watts (ankle) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Duke, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Although the sophomore has been dealing with a sore ankle following last Saturday's contest, Watts, nevertheless, will join the starting five. Watts is starting over Foster Loyer at point guard Tuesday. Over the first two games this season, Watts is averaging 7.5 points and 4.5 assists in 21.5 minutes.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No. 13 Michigan State coasts to 80-70 win over Notre Dame
Aaron Henry had 14 points, eight rebounds, four blocks and three assists to help No. 13 Michigan State beat Notre Dame 80-70 on Saturday nightNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feeling good after game Watts indicated after Saturday's game versus Notre Dame that he was dealing with an ankle issue but felt good after the game after putting some ice on it, Chris Solari of the Detro...
Impact Watts and the Spartans controlled the contest throughout, so it's not surprising that he was rested for the remainder of the night following the ankle issue. The sophomore's comments after the game bode well for him being available when Michigan State takes the floor for a clash of the college basketball titans Tuesday versus Duke.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Getting checked by trainer Watts checked out during Saturday's game versus Notre Dame and required tending to by trainers on the sidelines, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.
Impact Watts has reportedly been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee early in the campaign, so it's possible that is the culprit behind his departure Saturday. Regardless, Foster Loyer should see most of the action on the ball while Watts is on the sidelines. Prior to his exit, Watts compiled 13 points and six assists in a strong showing versus the Irish.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No. 13 Michigan State opens with 83-67 win over E. Michigan
Foster Loyer scored a career-high 20 points to lead No. 13 Michigan State in an 83-67 win over Eastern Michigan at the fan-free Breslin CenterNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting season opener Watts will come off the bench in Wednesday's season opener against Eastern Michigan, Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Foster Loyer will start the season opener at point guard. Watts still figures to see a sizable role in rotation both Wednesday and for the rest of the season with the departure of Cassius Winston.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rethinking Rocket Watts and the anointing of a new Michigan State point guard Filling Cassius Winston's shoes at point guard isn't easy, and even a dynamo like Watts will have a strong learning curve.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Michigan State's Joshua Langford, Rocket Watts discuss upcoming season Michigan State's Joshua Langford and Rocket Watts will each play a big role this season for the Spartans.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM
No. 13 Michigan St forced to prepare for season without Izzo
Michigan State’s basketball program knew it would go into the season with challenges, including playing without Cassius Winston and Xavier TillmanNOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PG role not set in stone Watts will continue to compete with the likes of Foster Loyer and A.J. Hoggard for minutes at point guard in 2020-21, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Watts potentially has big shoes to fill, as Michigan State is without an experienced point guard for the first time in years following the departure of Cassius Winston. It's Watts that has the most talent of the bunch as the highest-rated recruit, though Izzo did acknowledge in a recent interview that Foster Loyer has been "playing better" and that the position is "not yet set." It's not as if the minutes of Watts are in grave danger, as he started 16 of 27 games for the Spartans last season and would presumably see starter minutes at shooting guard even if he's not the primary ball handler. Further clouding the backcourt rotation is the return of Josh Langford, who appears to be fully healthy after missing the better part of two years due to a foot injury. The best-case scenario for Watts' fantasy value is him hanging on to the starting point guard role, and that's still seemingly the most likely option, but it will be worth monitoring MSU practices and scrimmages until the team makes a final announcement.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan State basketball: How Rocket Watts will replace Cassius Winston at point guard Michigan State basketball's Rocket Watts is a different type of player than Cassius Winston, but the sophomore may follow the Spartans legen...
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Michigan State basketball guard Rocket Watts coming of age with another big showing Coach Tom Izzo praised freshman guard Rocket Watts, who made big plays as Michigan State won a share of the Big Ten basketball title
MARCH 9, 2020 • FREEP.COM
