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player ready...Glynn Watson
St. Joseph, G, Sr.
2014-15 stats: 15.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.1 apg
College: Nebraska
Between the Class 3A semifinals and finals, the 6-foot point guard scored a total of 47 points to lead the Chargers (29-6) to their second state championship, and first since 1999. Watson scored a career-high 38 points against Belleville Althoff, the runner-up in Class 3A, on Feb. 7 at the Bank of O’Fallon Shootout. The all-Catholic League pick was named the MVP at the St. Charles East Thanksgiving Tournament and selected to the IBCA Class 3A/4A first team.
Q: Your older half-brother Demetri McCamey was all-Big Ten at Illinois. What made you decide to sign with Nebraska?
A: I had my options open. It came down to those guys. They stayed in touch with me. After they called me, set up a visit, visited the school, I like the coaches there, the atmosphere there. I like the players. I felt like that was just the place. I felt this is where I can better myself and take my game to the next level; to become a better person and a better player.
Q: What was it like playing at St. Joseph after your brothers, Demetri and DeAndre McCamey, played there?
A: My brothers are always on me about being better in school, being better on the court or off the court, things like that. They always pushed me in the gym.
Q: What will you remember most about coach Gene Pingatore?
A: In practice, he goes for perfection. That’s why I’ve worked so hard because of coach Ping. He always stays on my back like a father figure. He always looks for the best in me. If I’m not playing so good, he asks, “What’s wrong?” He knows I can always play better.
Twitter: @geomwilcox