Penn State’s glass-cleaning, shot-blocking force
Watkins was a bruising, high-motor forward for Penn State whose calling cards were elite rebounding, rim protection, and efficient finishing. In the 2019-20 season, he averaged 9.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks while shooting 54.5% from the field, and he finished his Penn State career with 199 blocks and a school-record 61.7% career field-goal mark. He mattered because he changed games with hustle plays and defensive intimidation — the kind of glue-guy edge that fits contenders needing toughness, paint presence, and reliable energy.
