Joel Watts
Biography:
Joel Watts first discovered wheelchair basketball in the fifth grade when former national team player Clary Stubbert visited his school for a sport demo. Stubbert invited Joel and his twin brother Jeremy to a local practice and they have been playing wheelchair basketball ever since.
Watts got his start with the mini and development programs in his hometown of Charlottetown, PEI. He eventually joined the PEI Mustangs club team and began competing for the provincial team, representing PEI at national tournaments such as the Canada Games.
Notice from the National Team soon followed. In 2013, Watts earned a roster spot alongside his brother with the Canadian Men’s U23 Wheelchair Basketball Team and helped Canada earn a berth to the World Junior Championship. He calls the opportunity to represent Canada and compete against some of the best wheelchair basketball players in the world ‘a dream come true’.
He attributes the progression of his basketball career to a rigorous training regimen, both on the court and in the weight room. He has also learned from some great coaches along the way, including Stubbert, who Watts looks up to as a role model for his passion for the game.
Outside of basketball, Watts is studying business administration at Holland College in Charlottetown.
Interesting Facts
- He and his twin brother Jeremy own their own lawn care company
- Watts was the Easter Seals Society of PEI Ambassador in 2003
Awards / Highlights
- Named All-Star at the Junior East Regional Championship in 2012
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)…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 & named All-Star 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)…