🌟 High School Beginnings — Millwood Greatness

Ta’Kesha Watson, better known as “Kesha,” grew up in Oklahoma City and rose to prominence at Millwood High School. A fierce competitor and natural scorer, she earned All-City and All-State honors, establishing herself as one of the most dominant prep players in Oklahoma girls’ basketball history.

Her skill, leadership, and relentless work ethic on the hardwood made her a can’t-miss recruit and set the stage for a legendary college career.

🏆 Collegiate Career — Oklahoma City University Dynasty

Kesha Watson’s time at Oklahoma City University (2000–2004) is etched into Oklahoma basketball history.

• Four Straight National Championship Game Appearances — She led OCU to four consecutive title games, winning two NAIA National Championships (2001 and 2002) and finishing runner-up in 2003 and 2004.
• Back-to-Back NAIA National Player of the Year — Watson was named the top player in the nation in both 2003 and 2004.
• Record-Breaking Career —Career Points: 2,658Career Assists: 675Career Steals: 433Career Three-Pointers: 238Single-Season Points: 962Single-Season Assists: 179Single-Season Steals: 143Single-Season Threes: 106Single-Game Steals: 12
• Team Record: 142–7 during her four-year run.

Watson wasn’t just a scorer—she was a two-way force who left a mark on every game she played.

🏅 Hall of Fame Recognition & Honors

• Inducted into the OCU Athletics Hall of Fame for her historic contributions to the program.
• Selected for the NAIA Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in small-college basketball.
• Recognized as one of the most decorated players in OCU history — a program already rich with championships and stars.

🌍 Professional Career — Taking Her Game Global

After college, Watson took her talents to the professional level:

• Played for the Lubbock Hawks of the NWBL.
• Competed overseas in Germany, Iceland, and Slovakia, where she continued to showcase her elite scoring ability and leadership.

Her international experience not only extended her career but also cemented her reputation as one of the best to come out of Oklahoma.

🏀 Coaching & Giving Back

After hanging up her jersey, Watson turned her focus to developing others. She joined the coaching staff at Barton Community College in Kansas as an assistant coach, where she poured her championship mentality into the next generation of players.

👑 The Legacy of Kesha Watson

• Millwood Legend — A prep star who dominated Oklahoma high school basketball.
• OCU Record-Setter — Two-time national champion and Player of the Year.
• Hall of Famer — Immortalized in both OCU and NAIA history.
• Global Competitor — A pro career that spanned multiple countries.
• Mentor & Coach — Continuing to shape the game beyond her playing days.

Ta’Kesha “Kesha” Watson’s story is the definition of legacy — built on talent, hard work, championships, and a lasting impact on the game of basketball in Oklahoma and beyond.