Louis C. Watson (August 31, 1924 – May 24, 2012) was an American basketball player and coach for Indiana University. The 6'-5" Watson played for Jeffersonville High School in Jeffersonville, Indiana, graduating in 1943. He was a four year letterman, starting every game of his career.[1][2][3] He competed for the Hoosiers from 1947 to 1950, and was their leading scorer and a first-team All-Big Ten honoree in 1950. After serving as freshman and assistant varsity basketball coach at Indiana, Watson was Indiana's head coach from 1965-1971.[4] He led the Hoosiers to a Big Ten co-championship in 1967, finishing with a 62–60 record. In 1971, he stepped down from head coaching to become a special assistant to the athletic director. He retired from that position in 1987. On May 25, 2012, Watson died at the age of 88 in Fairfax, Virginia.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Lou Watson". IndianaHQ. IndianaHQ. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Former Indiana coach Lou Watson passes away". Inside the Hall. May 25, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Lou Watson". Hall of Fame. Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Louis C. Watson". University Honors & Awards. Indiana University. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Former Hoosier Lou Watson dies". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Associated Press. May 26, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
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