University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

2001-02 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Watson played in 25 of 28 games last season and started two contests for the Pacers...He averaged 12.1 minutes per game...He averaged 2.8 points a game while connecting on 18 of 50 shots for a 36 percent...He hit 34 of 53 free throws for 64.2 percent...He collected 66 rebounds for an average of 2.6 per game...He dished out six assists, turned the ball over 16 times, had nine blocks and three steels...Watson’s best game was against Columbus State on January 19...He established career-highs with 11 points and 11 rebounds...He hit 2-of-4 field goal attempts and 7-of-10 free throw attempts while playing a career best 31 minutes.

2000-01 (FRESHMAN SEASON): In a reserve roll, Watson appeared in 10 games for the Pacers...Averaged 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 6.0 minutes per contest...Connected on 7-of-13 shots from the field for a 53.8 shooting percentage...Had a break-out game versus Georgia College & State University (Feb. 24) in the final regular season game of the year...Drained 2-of-4 shots in setting season-bests in points (4), rebounds (5), and minutes played (21).

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 18.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.0 steals per game as a senior for the Panthers...Received All-Conference and All-Area recognition as well as being selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player after leading the Panthers to the State Playoffs...In his junior season, scored 14.5 points and grabbed 6.0 rebounds.

PERSONAL: Taurus Jamil Watson was born December 27, 1980...Son of Shelby Watson...Majoring in Business Administration.