“Texas Tech Scores Big: Former Washington State Star LeJuan Watts Joins the Roster—What This Means for the Season Ahead!”

In the ever-evolving landscape of college basketball, player transfers can dramatically reshape a team’s fortunes. Enter LeJuan Watts, the latest addition to the Texas Tech Red Raiders roster, who joins the squad fresh off an impressive outing at Washington State. This week, the Red Raiders celebrated not just one, but two significant commitments from the transfer portal, signaling their ambition as they gear up for the upcoming season. Watts, a versatile 6-foot-6 forward, boasts an honorable mention from the all-West Coast Conference and comes with promising stats: an average of 13.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game last season. As the team navigates potential changes—especially with players like Darrion Williams possibly on the move—Watts’ skill set could prove invaluable. This article delves into what fans can expect from Watts and how he might fit into the Red Raiders’ plans moving forward. So buckle up, because the excitement surrounding Texas Tech basketball is just getting started! LEARN MORE

Washington State transfer LeJuan Watts announced his commitment to the Red Raiders on Instagram on Saturday night. Texas Tech previously earned a commitment from Santa Clara guard Tyeree Bryan earlier this week.Should Darrion Williams not return to Texas Tech — be it staying in the NBA Draft or transferring elsewhere — the Red Raiders now have the Williams-like protype to replace him. Like Williams, Watts has a 6-foot-6, 230-pound frame and can do a little bit of everything.

Watts is a 6-foot-6 forward who earned honorable mention all-West Coast Conference this season after averaging 13.7 points and 6.7 rebounds while shooting 54.9% from the field overall and 42.2% from 3-point range.Watts actually led the Cougars in assists, averaging 4.38 per game. One of Williams’ biggest attributes is his ability to run the offense out of the post or as the point-forward. He averaged 3.6 assists per game last season, so Watts is comparable already.

What Washington State transfer LeJuan Watts brings to Texas Tech basketball

Watts spent his freshman year at Eastern Washington, where he was the unanimous Big Sky freshman of the year. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Another factor is length. With plenty more movement to come, the Red Raiders could be much rangier on the court with Watts and the 6-foot-5 Bryan joining Christian Anderson (6-2) and Toppin (6-9) on the floor.One aspect to look for with Watts is his 3-point shooting. While he hit 42% of his attempts from 3 last season, he only took 64 attempts from deep. In comparison, JT Toppin attempted 55 3s last season. Look for Watts and Toppin to be a little more willing to let it fly from deep this season to maximize the space of the floor.

The Texas Tech basketball team has added a second commitment out of the transfer portal this week.