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'Doo-Wop' Watson to Creighton

Former Boys’ Latin basketball star Maurice Watson is transferring from Boston University.

MAURICE "DOO-WOP" WATSON has chosen Creighton University as his new basketball home. The former Boys' Latin standout originally announced his intention to transfer from Boston University on April 2.

From his Twitter account that day, he tweeted, "I appreciate those who support my decision to chase my dream."

Yesterday, he again took to Twitter: "I have decided to end my recruitment and commit to Creighton University!!"

As a sophomore guard, Watson averaged 13.3 points and 7.1 assists last season for the Terriers, was named first-team All-Patriot League and also set a league record for assists in a season with 231.

The Terriers also won the Patriot League's regular-season title, but lost to American University in the conference tournament finale. Per NCAA transfer rules, Watson will not be eligible to play next season.

During his career at Boys' Latin, Watson scored 2,356 points, tops in the school's brief basketball history (it joined the Public League his freshman year). He was also named Daily News Player of the Year and first-team All-City.

- Aaron Carter