At roughly 6 foot 7 inches tall and 180 pounds going into college many scouts agreed that there was some growth and muscle needed for Peyton Watson to blossom into an NBA star. With that said scouts still rated Watson as a consensus five-star prospect with good size, long arms, and plus athleticism; also rating Watson as an extremely versatile defender due to size, length, strength, instincts, and motor. Going to UCLA gave Watson not only the chance to play basketball near home but also play at one of the best men’s basketball schools in the country. Peyton Watson needed only a year at UCLA before declaring for the draft, eventually ending up a first-round draft pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022 NBA Draft (he would be traded to the Nuggets on draft night).

This UCLA white Retro Brand jersey is autographed and inscribed “Go Bruins” by Peyton Watson. Watson’s signature and inscription were witnessed by an Upper Deck representative as part of UDA’s 5-step authentication process. This item is limited to 23.