Maurice Watson Jr. was Creighton’s engine: elite passer, high-volume creator, and relentless pace-setter
In the 2016-17 season, Maurice Watson Jr. led Creighton with 12.9 points and 8.5 assists per game before a torn ACL ended his year early; he was also hitting 46.9% from three, which made him a nightmare to guard in pick-and-roll and a true table-setter. The big differentiator: Watson wasn’t just piling up assists—he was driving one of the nation’s most efficient offenses with speed, vision, and toughness, even after carrying a heavy load through a season-ending knee injury. If you want a point guard who can control tempo and create easy offense for everyone, he was a premium fit.
