He has also visited Michigan, Michigan State and Missouri in recent months. Watts visited Louisville's campus in June. Louisville had a coach at each of Watts's games in South Carolina, an indication of serious interest from the Cards. Louisville has been tracking Watts the past few months, and Mack and his staff at Xavier were recruiting him before they switched to the Cards in March. Watts played for Team USA's Under-18 squad last month, too, helping the Americans win gold at the FIBA Americas. Watts, a former Michigan State basketball player, announced on Twitter on Saturday night that he is transferring to Oakland University. He is the top player in Michigan, where he plays for Old Redford Academy. The Detroit native was an all-state selection this past season after averaging 25.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. 31-50 in the country by the three major recruiting services, Watts is a consensus four-star guard. ► Matt Hanna's time with Louisville is already over, Chris Mack says ► Louisville basketball target Jaelyn Withers strives for more attention ► Louisville pledge Josh Nickelberry recruiting teammates for Cards He also totaled 29 points in a game on Thursday. Watts spent one season at Mississippi State after transferring in from Michigan State. Watts scored 43 points in a game on Saturday with Louisville coach Chris Mack in the stands. 18STARKVILLE Mississippi State guard Rocket Watts has entered the transfer, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. The announcement on Twitter came after an impressive showing at Nike's Peach Jam Invitational the past few days in South Carolina. The 6-foot-2 guard also named Connecticut, Florida State, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Oregon and Xavier among his leaders. Mark Watts, who goes by his nickname "Rocket," included the Cardinals in the group of eight programs still in the hunt for him. One of the top guards in the Class of 2019 on Sunday night trimmed the list of schools he is considering, and Louisville made the cut.
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