Jadyn Parker (born April 22, 2002) is an American basketball player for APOEL of the Cypriot League.

Jadyn Parker
No. 17 – APOEL
PositionCenter
LeagueCyprus Basketball Division A
Personal information
Born (2002-04-22) April 22, 2002 (age 22)
Shallotte, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Brunswick
(Shallotte, North Carolina)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentAPOEL

High school career

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Parker attended West Brunswick High School at Shallotte, North Carolina. As a senior, he averaged 21.5 points, 14.3 rebounds and 5.0 blocks per game.[1][2]

College career

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Parker committed to North Florida.[3] During his three seasons with the Ospreys, he was one of the best defensive players of the team.[4] In his last season with North Florida, he averaged 6.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.

In 2023, he was transferred to East Tennessee State.[5] With the Buccaneers, he averaged 7.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.[6]

Professional career

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On September 2, 2024, he joined AEK of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League (BCL).[7] On November 11, 2024, he left the team without appearing in a single game, and joined APOEL of the Cypriot League.

References

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  1. ^ Powers, Noah. "Athletes of the Week: Trask, West Brunswick honored". Wilmington Star-News. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  2. ^ Barth, Tanner (2020-01-23). "Full Court Press Team of the Week: West Brunswick Boys Basketball". WWAYTV3. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  3. ^ Staff, Phenom (2019-09-01). "From the Scout's Eyes -- Jadyn Parker Commits to North Florida". Phenom Hoops. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  4. ^ "Meet the Team Monday - Jadyn Parker, Men's Basketball". University of North Florida Athletics. 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  5. ^ "ETSU announces addition of UNF transfer Jadyn Parker". East Tennessee State University. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  6. ^ "Seymour, Parker receive SoCon honors". etsubucs.com. 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  7. ^ Askounis, Johnny (2 September 2024). "Jadyn Parker signs with AEK to start professional career".
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