quick-trigger Buckeyes guard with two-way juice
In the 2025-26 season, Ava Watson emerged as a steady rotation guard for Ohio State, playing all 35 games, starting 16, and averaging 7.2 points, 2.3 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game while ranking second on the team in steals[1]. Her calling card is pressure defense and hustle, but she also brings real scoring pop—she scored in double figures 10 times and owns 99 career steals after two seasons[1]. She fits best as a high-energy, disruptive guard who can change tempo, create extra possessions, and quietly make a good team nastier.
