Seattle Sports Deep Dive: Mariners Struggles, UW Basketball Future & Celebrating Slick Watts' Legacy

On this Watts Up Wednesday, JB and Donald Watts kick off the episode with a rundown of Seattle sports, including struggles and hopes for the Mariners, Sounders, Kraken, and NBA playoffs. They highlight the upcoming "All About the Love Free Throw A Thon" supporting youth via the Watts Foundation—details on pledging and participating are shared, along with the unveiling of a mural to honor Slick Watts. The show dives into local sports culture, discussing the challenges facing Seattle Public Schools' high school basketball, transfers, and the shifting culture in youth athletics. Listener questions prompt an in-depth conversation about Brandon Roy's legacy, his departure from Garfield High, and the potential for his return, as well as concerns about recruiting and competitiveness at the University of Washington. Wrapping up, Donald Watts and JB reflect on March Madness, the rise of the Big Ten, and women's basketball, spotlighting Corey Close's championship at UCLA and the spirited rivalry between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley. The episode ends with a call to community support for youth and the Watts Foundation's initiatives.   Subscribe to Watts Up Sports Hour now! Links you may want to check out:  Check out and support by donating to The Watts Foundation at https://thewattsfoundation.org/ Check out everything about Watts Basketball at https://wattsbasketball.com/ Directly talk or ask Donald a question by calling (206) 467-1383 Leave Donald a question or send a message through his socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldwatts24 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wattsbball     Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaldwatts24 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-watts If you want to know more about Watts Basketball, give us a like or follow on your fav social platform: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wattsbball/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WattsBBall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wattsbball/   Subscribe to this podcast and automatically receive your episodes!