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{{short description|American professional basketball player (born 1977)}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Jameel Watkins
| name = Jameel Watkins
| image = Jameel Watkins.jpg
| image = Jameel Watkins.jpg
| image_size =
| image_size =
| caption = Watkins with the Panasonic Trians in 2013
| caption = Watkins with the [[Wakayama Trians|Panasonic Trians]] in 2013
| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]] / [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]]
| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]] / [[Power forward (basketball)|power forward]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 11
| height_in = 10
| weight_lb = 255
| weight_lb = 255
| league =
| league =
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| team7 = Fayetteville Patriots
| team7 = Fayetteville Patriots
| years8 = 2003
| years8 = 2003
| team8 = Shanshi YuJing
| team8 = [[Shanxi Yujin]]
| years9 = 2004
| years9 = 2004
| team9 = [[Beijing Ducks]]
| team9 = [[Beijing Ducks]]
| years10 = 2004
| years10 = 2004
| team10 = [[Shell Turbo Chargers]]
| team10 = [[Shell Turbo Chargers]]
| years11 = 2004–2007
| years11 = 2004
| team11 = [[Wonju Dongbu Promy|Wonju]]
| team11 = [[Xinjiang Flying Tigers]]
| years12 = 2005
| years12 = 2004–2007
| team12 = [[Kuwait SC]]
| team12 = [[Wonju Dongbu Promy|Wonju]]
| years13 = 2006
| years13 = 2005
| team13 = [[Kansas Cagerz]]
| team13 = [[Kuwait SC]]
| years14 = 2007–2008
| years14 = 2006
| team14 = [[Fujian Sturgeons|Fujian XunXin]]
| team14 = [[Kansas Cagerz]]
| years15 = 2008
| years15 = 2007–2008
| team15 = [[San Miguel Beermen|Magnolia Beverage Masters]]
| team15 = [[Fujian Sturgeons|Fujian XunXin]]
| years16 = 2008–2009
| years16 = 2008
| team16 = [[Jiangsu Dragons]]
| team16 = [[San Miguel Beermen|Magnolia Beverage Masters]]
| years17 = 2009
| years17 = 2008–2009
| team17 = [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]]
| team17 = [[Jiangsu Dragons]]
| years18 = 2009
| team18 = [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]]
| years18 = 2009–2010
| years19 = 2009–2010
| team18 = Jiangsu Dragons
| team19 = Jiangsu Dragons
| years19 = 2010
| team19 = Cangrejeros de Cartagena
| years20 = 2010
| years20 = 2010
| team20 = [[Hekmeh BC|Sageese]]
| team20 = Cangrejeros de Cartagena
| years21 = 2010–2011
| years21 = 2010
| team21 = [[Jilin Northeast Tigers]]
| team21 = [[Hekmeh BC|Sageese]]
| years22 = 2011
| years22 = 2010–2011
| team22 = [[Applied Science University (basketball team)|ASU Sports Club]]
| team22 = [[Jilin Northeast Tigers]]
| years23 = 2011
| years23 = 2011
| team23 = [[Leones de Santo Domingo]]
| team23 = [[Applied Science University (basketball team)|ASU Sports Club]]
| years24 = 2011–2012
| years24 = 2011
| team24 = Jilin Northeast Tigers
| team24 = [[Leones de Santo Domingo]]
| years25 = 2012
| years25 = 2011–2012
| team25 = [[Jeonju KCC Egis|KCC Egis]]
| team25 = Jilin Northeast Tigers
| years26 = 2012
| years26 = 2012
| team26 = [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]]
| team26 = [[Jeonju KCC Egis|KCC Egis]]
| years27 = 2012–2013
| years27 = 2012
| team27 = Panasonic Trians
| team27 = [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]]
| years28 = 2013–2014
| years28 = 2012–2013
| team28 = [[Levanga Hokkaido]]
| team28 = [[Wakayama Trians|Panasonic Trians]]
| years29 = 2014–2015
| years29 = 2013–2014
| team29 = [[Al Mouttahed Tripoli]]
| team29 = [[Levanga Hokkaido]]
| years30 = 2016
| years30 = 2014–2015
| team30 = [[Wellington Saints]]
| team30 = [[Al Mouttahed Tripoli]]
| years31 = 2016
| team31 = [[Wellington Saints]]
| highlights =
| highlights =
*[[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto|LPB]] champion (2012)
*[[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto|LPB]] champion (2012)
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'''Jameel Sharif Watkins''' (born August 2, 1977) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who last played for the [[Wellington Saints]] of the New Zealand [[National Basketball League (New Zealand)|National Basketball League]] (NBL). He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball|Georgetown Hoyas]] during the late 1990s, earning a reputation for his defensive proficiency and shot-blocking skills.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanco |first=Adam |title=Hoops in Paradise.. A Vegas Vacation |url=http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/specials/081304.htm |work=CollegeHoops.net |date=August 12, 2004 |accessdate=March 27, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040818064904/http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/specials/081304.htm |archivedate=August 18, 2004 }}</ref> His professional career has taken all around the world, playing with over 20 different teams. In addition, between 2000 and 2007, Watkins had four [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] training camp/preseason stints, but never played in a regular season game for any of them.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins Player Profile|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jameel-Watkins/Summary/647|work=RealGM.com|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref>
'''Jameel Sharif Watkins''' (born August 2, 1977) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who last played for the [[Wellington Saints]] of the New Zealand [[National Basketball League (New Zealand)|National Basketball League]] (NBL). He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball|Georgetown Hoyas]] during the late 1990s, earning a reputation for his defensive proficiency and shot-blocking skills.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanco |first=Adam |title=Hoops in Paradise.. A Vegas Vacation |url=http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/specials/081304.htm |work=CollegeHoops.net |date=August 12, 2004 |accessdate=March 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040818064904/http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/specials/081304.htm |archivedate=August 18, 2004 }}</ref> His professional career has taken him all around the world, playing with over 20 different teams. In addition, between 2000 and 2007, Watkins had four [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] training camp/preseason stints but never played in a regular-season game for any of them.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins Player Profile|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jameel-Watkins/Summary/647|work=RealGM.com|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref>


==High school and college career==
==High school and college career==
Born in [[Brooklyn, New York]], Watkins led [[Paul Robeson High School for Business and Technology|Paul Robeson High School]] to an NYC championship and was earned honorable mention All-America honors by ''USA Today''.<ref name=cnn>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2000/nba_draft/draftboard/players/219.html |work=sportsillustrated.cnn.com |accessdate=March 27, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000826222115/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2000/nba_draft/draftboard/players/219.html |archivedate=August 26, 2000 }}</ref>
Born in [[Brooklyn, New York]], Watkins led [[Paul Robeson High School for Business and Technology|Paul Robeson High School]] to an NYC championship and was earned honorable mention All-America honors by ''USA Today''.<ref name=cnn>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2000/nba_draft/draftboard/players/219.html |work=sportsillustrated.cnn.com |accessdate=March 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000826222115/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2000/nba_draft/draftboard/players/219.html |archivedate=August 26, 2000 }}</ref>


After redshirting the 1995–96 season, Watkins played in all but three games for [[Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball|Georgetown]] as a freshman in 1996–97, averaging 2.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in nine minutes per game.<ref name="cnn" />
After redshirting the 1995–96 season, Watkins played in all but three games for [[Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball|Georgetown]] as a freshman in 1996–97, averaging 2.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in nine minutes per game.<ref name="cnn" />
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===Early years (2000–2007)===
===Early years (2000–2007)===
In his first professional season, the 2000–01 campaign, Watkins played in both the [[Continental Basketball Association]] and the [[American Basketball Association (2000–present)|American Basketball Association]] for the [[Fort Wayne Fury]] and the [[Los Angeles Stars (2000–2001)|Los Angeles Stars]]. In April 2001, he signed a short-term deal with Spanish club [[Cáceres CB]] to replace the injured Tim Perry.<ref name=acb>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins|url=http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=A7N|work=ACB.com|accessdate=March 27, 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref>
In his first professional season, the 2000–01 campaign, Watkins played in both the [[Continental Basketball Association]] and the [[American Basketball Association (2000–present)|American Basketball Association]] for the [[Fort Wayne Fury]] and the [[Los Angeles Stars (2000–2001)|Los Angeles Stars]]. In April 2001, he signed a short-term deal with Spanish club [[Cáceres CB]] to replace the injured Tim Perry.<ref name=acb>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins|url=http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=A7N|work=ACB.com|accessdate=March 27, 2016|language=Spanish|archive-date=March 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314210306/http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=A7N|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Watkins spent the first half of the 2001–02 season in Italy with [[Pallacanestro Don Bosco Livorno|Basket Livorno]]. He left the club in January 2002 and finished the season with the [[Fayetteville Patriots]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref name="acb" /> Following the 2001–02 D-League season, Watkins had a five-game stint in Puerto Rico for [[Maratonistas de Coamo]].
Watkins spent the first half of the 2001–02 season in Italy with [[Pallacanestro Don Bosco Livorno|Basket Livorno]]. He left the club in January 2002 and finished the season with the [[Fayetteville Patriots]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref name="acb" /> Following the 2001–02 D-League season, Watkins had a five-game stint in Puerto Rico for [[Maratonistas de Coamo]].
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In January 2004, Watkins signed with the [[Beijing Ducks]] for the rest of the 2003–04 [[Chinese Basketball Association|CBA]] season. In April of that year, he moved to the Philippines where he played for the [[Shell Turbo Chargers]] during the [[2004 PBA Fiesta Conference]]. In 10 games for the Chargers, he averaged 27.3 points, 18.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.8 blocks per game.<ref name=pba>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins|url=http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Jameel-Watkins/139/|work=PBA-Online.net|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref>
In January 2004, Watkins signed with the [[Beijing Ducks]] for the rest of the 2003–04 [[Chinese Basketball Association|CBA]] season. In April of that year, he moved to the Philippines where he played for the [[Shell Turbo Chargers]] during the [[2004 PBA Fiesta Conference]]. In 10 games for the Chargers, he averaged 27.3 points, 18.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.8 blocks per game.<ref name=pba>{{cite web|title=Jameel Watkins|url=http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Jameel-Watkins/139/|work=PBA-Online.net|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref>


Between 2004 and 2007, Watkins played in the [[Korean Basketball League]] for [[Wonju Dongbu Promy]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Breuhaus|first=Brian|title=Americans find a niche in Korean basketball|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2839974|work=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com|date=November 7, 2006|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Seung-woo|first=Kang|title=Egis, Promy Enter Season as Favorites|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/02/600_11936.html|work=KoreaTimes.co.kr|date=October 15, 2007|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref> During this time, he also had off-season stints with [[Kuwait SC]] (2005)<ref>{{cite web|last=Castillo|first=Musong R.|title=Nationals overwhelm Indians|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20050530&id=UlY1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ciUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1910,46196619&hl=en|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=May 30, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref> and [[Kansas Cagerz]] (2006).
Between 2004 and 2007, Watkins played in the [[Korean Basketball League]] for [[Wonju Dongbu Promy]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Breuhaus|first=Brian|title=Americans find a niche in Korean basketball|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2839974|work=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com|date=November 7, 2006|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Seung-woo|first=Kang|title=Egis, Promy Enter Season as Favorites|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/02/600_11936.html|work=KoreaTimes.co.kr|date=October 15, 2007|access-date=March 27, 2016}}</ref> During this time, he also had off-season stints with [[Kuwait SC]] (2005)<ref>{{cite news|last=Castillo|first=Musong R.|title=Nationals overwhelm Indians|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20050530&id=UlY1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ciUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1910,46196619&hl=en|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=May 30, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref> and [[Kansas Cagerz]] (2006).


===Later years (2007–present)===
===Later years (2007–present)===
During the 2007–08 season, Watkins played in China for [[Fujian Sturgeons|Fujian XunXin]] and in the Philippines for the [[San Miguel Beermen|Magnolia Beverage Masters]].<ref name="pba" /> Between 2008 and 2010, he played for the [[Jiangsu Dragons]], while he also had a mid-2009 stint in Puerto Rico for [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]].
During the 2007–08 season, Watkins played in China for [[Fujian Sturgeons|Fujian XunXin]] and in the Philippines for the [[San Miguel Beermen|Magnolia Beverage Masters]].<ref name="pba" /> Between 2008 and 2010, he played for the [[Jiangsu Dragons]], while he also had a mid-2009 stint in Puerto Rico for [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]].


Between 2010 and 2011, Watkins played in Columbia, Lebanon, China, Jordan, and the Dominican Republic. This was followed by more time in Asia between 2011 and 2015, playing in China, Korea an Japan, while also having stints in Venezuela and Lebanon.
Between 2010 and 2011, Watkins played in Colombia, Lebanon, China, Jordan, and the Dominican Republic. This was followed by more time in Asia between 2011 and 2015, playing in China, Korea and Japan, while also having stints in Venezuela and Lebanon.


On March 27, 2016, Watkins signed a two-week contract with the [[Wellington Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Hylsop|first=Liam|title=Tai Welsey and Shea Ili out for Wellington Saints clash against Nelson Giants|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/78296756/tai-welsey-and-shea-ili-out-for-wellington-saints-clash-against-nelson-giants|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=March 27, 2016|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hylsop|first=Liam|title=Nelson Giants perfect from free-throw line as they beat the Wellington Saints|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/78312462/nelson-giants-perfect-from-freethrow-line-as-they-beat-the-wellington-saints|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=March 28, 2016|accessdate=March 28, 2016}}</ref> On April 7, he parted ways with the Saints.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hylsop|first=Liam|title=Wellington Saints point guard Shea Ili looks to carve his own NBL path|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/77242330/wellington-saints-point-guard-shea-ili-looks-to-carve-his-own-nbl-path|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=April 7, 2016|accessdate=April 7, 2016}}</ref> He appeared in three games for the Saints, averaging 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, and had a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds on March 31 against the [[Southland Sharks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player statistics for Jameel Watkins|url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=201529276&client=11-8336-114272-402361-25074066|work=FoxSportsPulse.com|accessdate=April 7, 2016}}</ref>
On March 27, 2016, Watkins signed a two-week contract with the [[Wellington Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Hylsop|first=Liam|title=Tai Wesley and Shea Ili out for Wellington Saints clash against Nelson Giants|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/78296756/tai-welsey-and-shea-ili-out-for-wellington-saints-clash-against-nelson-giants|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=March 27, 2016|accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hylsop|first=Liam|title=Nelson Giants perfect from free-throw line as they beat the Wellington Saints|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/78312462/nelson-giants-perfect-from-freethrow-line-as-they-beat-the-wellington-saints|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=March 28, 2016|accessdate=March 28, 2016}}</ref> On April 7, he parted ways with the Saints.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hylsop|first=Liam|title=Wellington Saints point guard Shea Ili looks to carve his own NBL path|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/77242330/wellington-saints-point-guard-shea-ili-looks-to-carve-his-own-nbl-path|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=April 7, 2016|accessdate=April 7, 2016}}</ref> He appeared in three games for the Saints, averaging 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, and had a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds on March 31 against the [[Southland Sharks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player statistics for Jameel Watkins|url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=201529276&client=11-8336-114272-402361-25074066|work=FoxSportsPulse.com|accessdate=April 7, 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=A7N Jameel Watkins] at acb.com
*[http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=A7N Jameel Watkins] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314210306/http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=A7N |date=2016-03-14 }} at acb.com
*[http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6020450/playerview.html Jameel Watkins] at fiba.com
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160411072627/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6020450/playerview.html Jameel Watkins] at fiba.com
*[http://www.basketball-reference.com/dleague/players/enwiki/w/watkija01d.html Jameel Watkins] at basketball-reference.com
*[https://www.basketball-reference.com/dleague/players/enwiki/w/watkija01d.html Jameel Watkins] at basketball-reference.com
*[http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Jameel-Watkins/139/ Jameel Watkins] at pba-online.net
*[http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Jameel-Watkins/139/ Jameel Watkins] at pba-online.net


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Latest revision as of 16:45, 28 October 2024

Jameel Watkins
Watkins with the Panasonic Trians in 2013
Personal information
Born (1977-08-02) August 2, 1977 (age 47)
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolPaul Robeson (Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeGeorgetown (1996–2000)
NBA draft2000: undrafted
Playing career2000–present
PositionCenter / power forward
Career history
2000–2001Fort Wayne Fury
2001Los Angeles Stars
2001Cáceres CB
2001–2002Basket Livorno
2002Fayetteville Patriots
2002Maratonistas de Coamo
2002–2003Fayetteville Patriots
2003Shanxi Yujin
2004Beijing Ducks
2004Shell Turbo Chargers
2004Xinjiang Flying Tigers
2004–2007Wonju
2005Kuwait SC
2006Kansas Cagerz
2007–2008Fujian XunXin
2008Magnolia Beverage Masters
2008–2009Jiangsu Dragons
2009Cangrejeros de Santurce
2009–2010Jiangsu Dragons
2010Cangrejeros de Cartagena
2010Sageese
2010–2011Jilin Northeast Tigers
2011ASU Sports Club
2011Leones de Santo Domingo
2011–2012Jilin Northeast Tigers
2012KCC Egis
2012Marinos de Anzoátegui
2012–2013Panasonic Trians
2013–2014Levanga Hokkaido
2014–2015Al Mouttahed Tripoli
2016Wellington Saints
Career highlights and awards

Jameel Sharif Watkins (born August 2, 1977) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Wellington Saints of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas during the late 1990s, earning a reputation for his defensive proficiency and shot-blocking skills.[1] His professional career has taken him all around the world, playing with over 20 different teams. In addition, between 2000 and 2007, Watkins had four NBA training camp/preseason stints but never played in a regular-season game for any of them.[2]

High school and college career

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Born in Brooklyn, New York, Watkins led Paul Robeson High School to an NYC championship and was earned honorable mention All-America honors by USA Today.[3]

After redshirting the 1995–96 season, Watkins played in all but three games for Georgetown as a freshman in 1996–97, averaging 2.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in nine minutes per game.[3]

As a sophomore in 1997–98, Watkins stepped up when fellow big men Jahidi White and Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje were sidelined with injuries, recording a 16-rebound game against West Virginia. In 31 games, he averaged 4.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.[3]

As a junior in 1998–99, Watkins started all 31 games and was the fifth-leading scorer on the team with a career-high 7.8 points per game. He also averaged a career-high 7.2 rebounds.[3]

As a senior in 1999–2000, Watkins played in every game, averaging 12.3 minutes per game. He was the third-leading shot-blocker on team with 1.1 per game. He also averaged 4.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.[3] He made a strong impression at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament following his senior season at Georgetown, averaging 12.3 points and 9.0 rebounds to help his team win the championship. Had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the championship game and was named to the PIT All-Tournament team.[4]

Professional career

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Early years (2000–2007)

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In his first professional season, the 2000–01 campaign, Watkins played in both the Continental Basketball Association and the American Basketball Association for the Fort Wayne Fury and the Los Angeles Stars. In April 2001, he signed a short-term deal with Spanish club Cáceres CB to replace the injured Tim Perry.[5]

Watkins spent the first half of the 2001–02 season in Italy with Basket Livorno. He left the club in January 2002 and finished the season with the Fayetteville Patriots of the NBA Development League.[5] Following the 2001–02 D-League season, Watkins had a five-game stint in Puerto Rico for Maratonistas de Coamo.

For the 2002–03 season, Watkins returned to the Fayetteville Patriots.[5] He later had a stint with Chinese team Shanshi YuJing in mid-2003.

In January 2004, Watkins signed with the Beijing Ducks for the rest of the 2003–04 CBA season. In April of that year, he moved to the Philippines where he played for the Shell Turbo Chargers during the 2004 PBA Fiesta Conference. In 10 games for the Chargers, he averaged 27.3 points, 18.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.8 blocks per game.[6]

Between 2004 and 2007, Watkins played in the Korean Basketball League for Wonju Dongbu Promy.[7][8] During this time, he also had off-season stints with Kuwait SC (2005)[9] and Kansas Cagerz (2006).

Later years (2007–present)

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During the 2007–08 season, Watkins played in China for Fujian XunXin and in the Philippines for the Magnolia Beverage Masters.[6] Between 2008 and 2010, he played for the Jiangsu Dragons, while he also had a mid-2009 stint in Puerto Rico for Cangrejeros de Santurce.

Between 2010 and 2011, Watkins played in Colombia, Lebanon, China, Jordan, and the Dominican Republic. This was followed by more time in Asia between 2011 and 2015, playing in China, Korea and Japan, while also having stints in Venezuela and Lebanon.

On March 27, 2016, Watkins signed a two-week contract with the Wellington Saints.[10][11] On April 7, he parted ways with the Saints.[12] He appeared in three games for the Saints, averaging 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, and had a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds on March 31 against the Southland Sharks.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Stanco, Adam (August 12, 2004). "Hoops in Paradise.. A Vegas Vacation". CollegeHoops.net. Archived from the original on August 18, 2004. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  2. ^ "Jameel Watkins Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Jameel Watkins". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2000. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  4. ^ "Jameel Watkins". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c "Jameel Watkins". ACB.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Jameel Watkins". PBA-Online.net. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  7. ^ Breuhaus, Brian (November 7, 2006). "Americans find a niche in Korean basketball". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  8. ^ Seung-woo, Kang (October 15, 2007). "Egis, Promy Enter Season as Favorites". KoreaTimes.co.kr. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  9. ^ Castillo, Musong R. (May 30, 2005). "Nationals overwhelm Indians". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  10. ^ Hylsop, Liam (March 27, 2016). "Tai Wesley and Shea Ili out for Wellington Saints clash against Nelson Giants". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  11. ^ Hylsop, Liam (March 28, 2016). "Nelson Giants perfect from free-throw line as they beat the Wellington Saints". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  12. ^ Hylsop, Liam (April 7, 2016). "Wellington Saints point guard Shea Ili looks to carve his own NBL path". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  13. ^ "Player statistics for Jameel Watkins". FoxSportsPulse.com. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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