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Former Michigan State guard Rocket Watts announces transfer destination
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Former Michigan State guard Rocket Watts is headed to the SEC.
Watts will be suiting up for Mississippi State next season, he announced on Saturday.
Trust The Process💫Never give focus on hate I receive I could achieve more than they can dream!! #ThankGod #1K #HailState🐶 Let’s Get It 🚀 pic.twitter.com/jn9hzhQfz9
— Rocket Watts (@RocketWatts) May 22, 2021
Watts spent two season with the Spartans before opting for the transfer portal. Last season, he averaged 7.7 points and 2.7 assists per game.
Watts was a major recruit for Michigan State in the class of 2019. According to 247Sports Composite rankings, Watts was the No. 7 combo guard and the No. 39 overall player in the country.
He played both guard positions during his time with Michigan State, but struggled as a point guard during his sophomore campaign. He averaged 2.7 assists and 1.6 turnovers per game, and his shooting efficiency took a dip. He made just over 25 percent of his 3-point attempts this season on a volume of 3.1 attempts per contest.
Michigan State is getting an infusion of talent this offseason. The Spartans are adding three blue-chip prospects in the class of 2021, including 5-star big man Max Christie. Tom Izzo also has a commitment from transfer guard Tyson Walker.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.