Garrett Ostepchuk
Biography
Ostepchuk made his wheelchair basketball debut at the age of seven following an introduction to the sport through a demonstration at his school. The passionate young athlete quickly embraced the sport and has worked tirelessly to refine his skills on the court.
The native of Regina, Saskatchewan has been a mainstay on his provincial team for a number of years and has already helped Team Saskatchewan to a number of podium finishes at junior national championships. Ostepchuk boasts a bronze medal finish at the 2018 Junior National Championships and a silver medal at the 2016 CWBL National Championships.
Ostepchuk earned a roster spot on the Men’s U23 National Team and the Senior Men’s National Team in 2017. He considers the accomplishment to be an amazing opportunity to play at a high level and compete against the top athletes from around the world.
Interesting Facts
- His role models are Patrick Anderson and Luca Patuelli
- Played professionally in Spain during the 2024 season
Major International Competition
| Tournament |  |
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Other |
| Paralympic Games: 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8th (’20), 4th (’24) |
| World Junior Championships: 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6th (’17), 10th (’22) |
| World Championships: 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12th (’18), 6th (’22) |
Statistics
World Championships
| Year | GP | Min | M/G | Field Goals | 3 Pts | Free Throws | Rebounds | AS | TO | ST | BS | PF | FO | PTS | P/G | |||||
| M/A | % | M/A | % | M/A | % | OR | DR | TOT | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Legend: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes; M/G = Minutes per Game; M/A = Made / Attempted; OR = Offensive Rebounds; DR = Defensive Rebounds; TOT = Total; AS = Assists; TO = Turn Overs; ST = Steals; BS = Blocked Shots;PF = Personal Foul; FO = Foul On; PTS = Points; P/G = Points per Game
Competitive Teams
| Level | Team | Location | Year(s) |
| International | Canada (SMNT) | Canada | 2017-present |
| International | Canada (JMNT) | Canada | 2017-22 |
| Club (domestic) | Team Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan | 2012-present |
Career Notes
2024: Earned spot in 2024 Paralympic Games with a 72-60 victory over Italy at the Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament… Fourth place finish at the Paris Paralympic Games.
2023: Bronze medal at 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile… Sixth place finish at the 2022 IWBF World Championships in Dubai…Finished fifth at the CWBL National Championship with Club 99.
2022: Named to Commonwealth Games team… Bronze medal win at the IWBF Americas Cupin São Paulo, Brazil…Fifth at CWBL Nationals with the Alberta Northern Lights.
2021: 8th place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
2018: 3rd place at Junior Nationals in Longueuil, QC (Named an all-star – domestic)…5th place at 2018 Continental Clash in Sheffield, GB (Team Canada)…12th place at the 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships (Team Canada)
2017: 2nd place at Americas Cup in Cali Colombia (Team Canada)… 7th place at CWBL National Championship with Team Saskatchewan in Montreal, Que. (domestic)… 6th place at the Men’s U23 World Championship in Toronto, Ont. (Team Canada)…
2016: 1st place in Tier 2 at CWBL National Championship with Team Saskatchewan in Kamloops, B.C. (domestic)…
2015: 2nd place at Canada Games with Team Saskatchewan in Prince George, B.C. (domestic)…
2014: 1st place at Junior National Championship with Team Saskatchewan in Edmonton, Alta. (domestic)…