Jeremy Watts
Biography:
Jeremy Watts first encountered the sport of wheelchair basketball in the fifth grade during a demonstration at school. He and his twin brother Joel were both recruited to join the local wheelchair basketball club in their hometown of Charlottetown, PEI.
Watts, or ‘Wattsy’ as he is known, has since become a regular within the wheelchair basketball community in the Maritimes and has represented his home province on the national stage at major tournaments including the Canada Games.
The speed and the physicality of the sport continue to fuel his passion for the game to this day. Watts works diligently both on and off the court to master his skills and become an impact player.
As his game evolved, so too did his aspirations of one-day competing for Team Canada. His dream of donning the Canadian colours was realized in 2013 as he and his twin brother both earned a spot with the Men’s U23 National Team.
When he is not competing on the basketball court, Watts can be found spending time with friends and watching sports, including his favourite hockey team – the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Interesting Facts
- He and his twin brother Joel own their own lawn care company
Awards / Highlights
- Won gold at his first international tournament as Team Canada qualified for the 2013 World Junior Championship
Competitive Teams
| Level | Team | Location | Year(s) |
| International | Team Canada (Jr. Men) | Canada | 2013 |
| Club (domestic) | PEI Mustangs | Prince Edward Island | 2006-Present |
Career Notes
2013: 6th place at Men’s U23 World Championship in Adana, Turkey (Team Canada)… 1st place at Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament in Mexico City, MEX (Team Canada)… 3rd place at CWBL Open Championship with the Nova Scotia Flying Wheels in Montreal, QC (domestic)… 2nd place at Junior East Regional Championship with Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, PEI (domestic)…
2012: 5th place at the CWBL Open Championship with PEI Mustangs in Charlottetown, PEI (domestic)… 5th place at Junior East Regional Championship in Halifax, NS (domestic)…
2011: 6th place at Canada Games with Team PEI in Halifax, NS (domestic)…
2010: 7th place at National Junior Championship with Team PEI in Montreal, QC (domestic)…