West Liberty University Athletics

2020-21 (Freshman*): Played in all 23 games with 18 starts, averaging 11.3 minutes per game. …Scored 85 points and grabbed 65 rebounds. …Shot 47 percent (35-74) from the floor, 10 percent (1-10) from the 3-point arc and 47 percent (14-30) from the foul line. …Season-high 10 points vs. Glenville (2/1). …Season-high 9 rebounds vs. Wheeling (2-10). …Used COVID-19 eligibility waiver to play in 2020-21 season.

High School: 2-time All-Conference standout from the Chicago suburbs. …Averaged 13.2 points and 8.8 rebounds a night at Thornton Fractional South High School in the Illinois Class 6A South Suburban Blue Conference. …High-flying senior also averaged nearly 2 blocks per game. …Named to the All-Tournament Team at the prestigious Chicago Heights Classic. …High Honor Roll student all four years was chosen as a Senior Ambassador for TFHS. …Also served as a Group Leader in TFHS Men of Character organization.

Off the Court: Elijah is the son of Shawn and Oletha Watson. …He is majoring in Sport Management