Justin Watts coming to Carolina

This looks like a great add to the Tar Heel family.  He waited all this time for UNC to offer, and looks like he really wants to play for the Heels.  Is really athletic and shows some tenacity that we really needed last year.  Kind of reminds me of Terry a few years back. 

Heres a kind of highlight video of him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK_bVKN3XA4

Thanks for the info, UNCle.  I don't know much about Watts.  Scouthoops.com had him listed as a 3-star SG with good athleticism, poise, and versatility.  I also read an interesting story that brought up the point that last time Carolina got a late commitment from a Tobacco Road prospect it was David Noel.  If Watts is anywhere close to Noel as far as athelticism and drive, he will be a nice late signee for Roy to round out the Class of 2008.  Obviously, the departure of Stepheson and his scholarship made this move a lot easier to make (in addition to the prospect of losing some guys to the NBA).

GO HEELS!

Matt, Thanks for the "yourtube" link.  Spizz, you've listed some very strong talent points for Watts.  In watching the video it looks like this young man has a  "nack" for defense too.  His jump shot looks a little like Danny Green's and he has many offensive shots around the rim which gives him that versalitily Spizz.

I've been watching the Carolina - Virginia ACC Tourney game which our Tar Heels lost in 10 or 13 innings..  I'm not really sure.  All I know is it's 1:25 am and the Heels let Virginia keep coming back in that game over and over.  We had twice as many hits and left way too many men on base... out final out came with the bases loaded. 

Shucks.. it's late, I'm tired, the Heels lost and I've already forgotten the final score, But another day, and the Tar Heels will come back and take it all.

Justin Watts could be a real sleeper for the "guard short" Tar Heels.  Now we've got 4 excellent freshmen for our next season.

GO CAROLINA

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This is from scout.com:

Justin Watts

Pos:  SG, Pos Rank:NR, Pos Rating:***

Strenghts:  Athleticsm, Poise, Versatility

Areas for Improvement:  Ballhandling, Perimeter Shot

Good looking prospect. Can be a versatile wing player who has great presence on the court. Can be a secondary ballhandler who plays above the rim. Excellent student. Shot looks good and that's an area that can always be re-inforced.

Glad he's coming to NC...but kid's resume looks a lot like Marcus Ginyard.

Eshelmon- You're right. The kid 's bio paints him as a Ginyard type. What I am hoping is that he turns into a Jackie Manuel type shut down defender with an OK offensive presence. He could take out the opposition's best player. Don't know if this is his strong suit but we will need one of these for the next several years.