LSU
| HT/WT/WS | 6' 9", 240lbs |
| Age | 20 |
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A dude that could go a lot higher up if a squad falls in love with him. He’s a big scoring forward, lacking defense and a great three point shot, but can still put the ball in the basket. He stands to lose some weight, but he was a great second fiddle for Cam Thomas. If he pans out, he’s most likely a scoring threat off the bench. He knows where to be on defense, but needs some development.
Comparison: Jabari Parker
Ceiling: Last of year of New York Carmelo Anthony
Floor: Michael Beasley
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Trendon Watford was a great running mate for Cameron Thomas at LSU. The 6-9 power forward can score in the interior, averaging 14 points per game in college.Though not the best, Watford shows some stretch big potential. Like many LSU players, he''s really a good rebounder, particularly on the offensive glass. He struggled offensively in their combine making a few bad passes and was a bit hesitant when things weren't clicking for him. Hopefully he will put that bad game behind him, because he may have hurt his stock.
Projected draft range: 50-undrafted
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Height 6'9 Weight 240 lbs Wingspan 7'2
Offense
Potential point forward skills.
Versatility for his size.
Based on size one would think power-forward/center in modern NBA, but the tape shows some awe inspiring handle.
Euro-steps, hesis, shiftiness, misdirection, pump fakes for transition finishing, slow drives, pull ups, and playmaking.
Changes speeds really well. Unique like an agile cargo van.
Playmaking ability is very intriguing in transition, PNR, and out of post. The vision is there.
P&R ball handling is savvy, can get to the cup with his right or counter.
PNP potential
Shooting stroke was 29 3p% & 66 FT% in two years. Needs to expand his range.
Slow and flat shooting stroke.
Not a shot creator, doesn't get enough space.
6.3 FTA per 40. Adept at drawing and absorbing contact.
Great footwork on the attack or inside.
Great IQ off-ball as a cutter.
Defense
Not a good lateral mover. Can't contain the perimeter.
Pretty terrible defensive habits- caught in no mans land too often, lets guys shoot, doesn't read help defense situations, ball watches.
Average rebounder.
Swing Factors
Shooting consistency - Absolutely instrumental in his potential. If he can nail deep jumpers all of the sudden he's a threat in PNP and PNR as both an initiator and shooter.
Defensive Awareness/habits - Although being a positive perimeter defender seems farfetched, his defensive value returning to a neutral level would go a long way by him cleaning up poor habits, and communicating.
Role
An offensive oriented versatile point-forward who creates for others, and finds ways to score in the way of a rumbling truck on backroads.
LOW: Watford's defense is terrible, he doesn't expand his range and he goes overseas to utilize his offensive weapons.
HIGH: Watford is a rare breed point-forward who gets to the cup, facilitates in unique ways and excels in transition. His shooting stroke progresses allowing him to be a great PNP/PNR weapon either as a ball handler, roll man or popper. Defensively Watford cleans up his act and holds his own against most bigs. A team finds Watford so useful that he becomes a focal point of the offensive structure as a 6th man/starter.
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Good all around 2 way player who can do a little bit of everything. Trendon Watford. Has struggled a little, but turned it around of late. He played really well in the SEC tournament, especially in the championship one point loss to Alabama where he scored 30 points.
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TEAM LSU YEAR Sophomore POSITION SF HEIGHT 6'8.75" (7'2.25" wingspan) WEIGHT 237 lbs AGE 20.64 yrs DRAFT AGE 20.61 yrs BIRTHDATE Nov 9, 2000 NATION USA HOMETOWN Mountain Brook, AL HIGH SCHOOL Mountain Brook HS
2020-21 PER GAME AVERAGES G 28 MP 34.6 FG% .480 3P% .316 FT% .651 REB 7.4 AST 2.9 BLK 0.6 STL 1.1 TO 2.6 PTS 16.3