Worcester Wolves Welcome Back Watts

6’8″ England International forward David ‘Tin-Tin’ Watts has become Worcester Wolves first summer signing, ahead of the new 2011/12 season.

After an impressive debut season in the British Basketball League where the 27 year old averaged 11 points per game, Watts was one of the key players that Wolves Coach Paul James sought to re-sign as he looks to build a squad capable of improving on last year’s ninth-place finish.

James expressed his pleasure at seeing Watts return to Worcester: “David took the step up from the national leagues last year and easily proved that he belongs at this level. There were some matches last season where his three-point shooting was simply stunning. He is working hard to improve other aspects of his game, and will be a great asset to the team that I am building.”

Next Thursday (16 June), trials are being held at the University of Worcester, between 7pm and 9pm, for the Wolves Boys under 18 and under 16 sides, and James sees Mansfield-born Watts as an example of what home-grown players can achieve: “David worked his way up through junior programs, listening to advice on how he could develop, and he is now representing his country. Any boys out there who are interested in taking the first step in trying to emulate Tin-Tin’s achievements should come down to the University next week.”

There will be a second chance for potential new recruits for the under 18 and under 16 teams on Thursday 30 June (7-9pm), again in the main sports hall at the St Johns campus.

James also hinted that another former player could be about to return to the Wolves: “I’ve had a couple of conversations with someone who was a standout player with the organisation a couple of years or so ago. If a deal can be finalised then I’m sure the fans will enjoy seeing this guy again.”

Content courtesy of the BBL.