Parker Watts, Peyton Davis shine for KCU on ESPN+

Parker Watts throws down a dunk in Martin County’s 15th Region tournament win over Floyd Central last season. The KCU standout had 13 points against Liberty Monday night in a game televised on ESPN+. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Peyton Davis lays up a shot for Martin County in the 15th Region tournament semifinals last season. Davis now plays for Kentucky Christian University. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)

BRITTNI MCCOY
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Former Martin County High School basketball standouts Parker Watts and Peyton Davis made the most of a national spotlight Monday night. The two suited up for Kentucky Christian University in an ESPN+ matchup against Division I team Liberty.

Watts finished with 13 points to pace his night, knocking down two 3-pointers and shooting 45.5% from the floor. He added three rebounds, one on the offensive glass and two on defense. He also recorded a steal.

Davis dialed in from long range with a 3-pointer, contributing to KCU’s perimeter attack against the Flames.

Both Davis and Watts graduated from Martin County in 2025 before moving up to the college game. Now teammates at KCU, the pair continue to represent their eastern Kentucky community on a bigger stage.

Liberty made the field of 64 in the NCAA tournament last season.

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