He attended New Mexico State University, where he represented the Aggies, and has competed with the Canadian youth national team in the past.

Following graduation, Watson played a season with the Halifax Rainmen in the NBL Canada and, following a suspension, returned to the league with the Orangeville A's.

Watson was named NBLC Canadian of the Year after the 2014–15 season,[1] but was fined $5,000 and suspended indefinitely "for conduct detrimental to the league," after his team forfeited Game 7 of the 2015 NBL Canada Finals due to a pre-game brawl.

[5] In his debut on March 11, Watson led the A's to a win over the Windsor Express, posting 18 points and nine rebounds and being named Player of the Game.

[8] He also played on the international stage in the Nike Global Challenge, leading his team to a bronze medal.