Biography
Reason: He was introduced to the sport at a Para sport talent identification day. "So I tried out wheelchair basketball a bit and went through some cones, dribbled the ball, and it turns out wheelchair basketball wasn't even on my list. I ended up sticking with the sport." (nwba.org, 20 Mar 2023)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (sherwoodparknews.com, 21 Dec 2023; paralympic.ca, 10 Apr 2024)
Awards: He was named Wheelchair Basketball Canada's Junior Athlete of the Year in 2020. (wheelchairbasketball.ca, 01 Jan 2023)
While attending the University of Texas at Arlington, he was named to the All-Rookie Team for the 2022/23 season by the Intercollegiate Division of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association [NWBA]. (nwba.org, 20 Mar 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 20, 2002
Place of ResidenceSHERWOOD PARK, AB
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationUniversity of Texas at Arlington, United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachMatteo Feriani [national], ITA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 6 | Men | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | Men | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
