
two-way spark for La Sierra, with defense-first juice
In the 2025-26 season, Akilah Watson is a junior guard for La Sierra who brings real two-way value: she posted 70 points in 18 games (3.9 per game) and, in a February 2026 win, flashed impact with 12 points, 4 steals, and 4 rebounds in 24 minutes. Her differentiator is disruptive defense and hustle—she helped fuel La Sierra’s pressure by helping force turnovers and generating steals, even in tougher offensive stretches. That makes her a smart fit for a team needing a gritty guard who can change possessions, not just fill a box score.