Anthony Watson is an American former college basketball

College basketball

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 player for San Diego State University

San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball

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 (SDSU). He was the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Player of the Year

Western Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year

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 in 1986 when he averaged 22.5 points per game

Points per game

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. He set the Aztecs' school record for most points scored in a game (54) against U.S. International University on February, 20, 1986. He is the second leading scorer in Aztecs history behind Michael Cage

Michael Cage

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. Watson was a two‑time first‑team all‑Western Athletic Conference

Western Athletic Conference

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 selection in both 1985 and 1986. He was also named to the all‑WAC Tournament

WAC Men's Basketball Tournament

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 team in 1985 and 1986. Watson scored 19  points in a 1985 NCAA Tournament

1985 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament

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 loss to UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball

UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball

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Watson was drafted in the fourth round of the 1986 NBA Draft

1986 NBA Draft

-Drug and health issues involving drafted players:There were various drug-related problems that plagued players in the 1986 NBA draft. Most notable was the death of highly-touted Len Bias. Bias died less than two days after being selected second overall by the defending champion Boston Celtics. His...

 by the Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

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