History of Peyton Watson in Timeline

Peyton Watson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He was a highly regarded high school player, earning McDonald's All-American honors before playing one season of college basketball at UCLA. Watson was drafted into the NBA in the first round, being selected as the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

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September 11, 2002: Peyton Watson's Birth

On September 11, 2002, Peyton Tyler Watson was born. He is now an American professional basketball player.

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July 27, 2020: Committed to UCLA

On July 27, 2020, Peyton Watson committed to play college basketball for UCLA, choosing them over offers from other universities.

2021: Freshman at UCLA

In 2021, Peyton Watson joined UCLA as a freshman, facing challenges due to disrupted training and a strong returning team. He received honorable mention for the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.

2021: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2021, Peyton Watson represented the United States at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Latvia, contributing to the team's gold medal victory.

2021: Top recruit from California

In 2021, Peyton Watson was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and the highest-ranked player from California in his recruiting class.

2022: NBA Draft and Trade

In 2022, Peyton Watson was initially selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA draft, but was then traded to the Denver Nuggets.