Eric Watterson (born 30 June 1964) is an Australian former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Perth Wildcats.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1964 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Listed weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1984–1994 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1994 | Perth Wildcats |
| Career highlights | |
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Career
editIn 1982 and 1983, Watterson attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra.[1]
Watterson began his career with the Perth Wildcats in 1984 and was a member of their 1990 and 1991 championship winning teams.[2]
He retired in 1994, having played 306 games for the Wildcats,[3] the second Wildcats player after Mike Ellis to play 300 games for the club.[4] The Eric Watterson Medal is awarded annually by the Wildcat players to the teammate who best embodies the team's values.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "Past Athletes". ausport.gov.au. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- ↑ "Championship Teams". www.wildcats.com.au. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ↑ "Wildcats Rap still a smash hit for 'Watto'". PerthNow. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ↑ "Complete Player List". www.wildcats.com.au. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ↑ "The Bryce is right: Cotton crowned Wildcats' best". The West Australian. 6 April 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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