Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jeremy Sochan
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jeremy Sochan made an impact.
Jeremy Sochan is a Polish-American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Born in the United States to a Polish mother and an American father, he spent his formative years in England where he played youth basketball before moving to the U.S. to attend La Lumiere School. He gained professional experience in Germany with OrangeAcademy before playing college basketball for the Baylor Bears. He was selected ninth overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2022 NBA draft. Sochan also represents the Poland national team.
July 2020: Committed to Baylor
In July 2020, Jeremy Sochan committed to playing college basketball for Baylor.
2020: Joined OrangeAcademy
In 2020, Jeremy Sochan joined the German club OrangeAcademy of the ProB.
2020: Started Professional Career in Germany
In 2020, Jeremy Sochan started his professional career in Germany with OrangeAcademy of the ProB.
2021: Played College Basketball
In 2021, Jeremy Sochan played college basketball for the Baylor Bears.
April 15, 2022: Declared for NBA Draft
On April 15, 2022, Jeremy Sochan declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
July 8, 2022: Signed with Spurs
On July 8, 2022, Jeremy Sochan signed a rookie-scale contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
December 2022: One-Handed Free Throw
In December 2022, Jeremy Sochan began using an unorthodox one-handed free throw technique at the suggestion of Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich.
2022: EuroBasket Qualification Debut
In 2022, Jeremy Sochan played his first game for Poland in the EuroBasket qualification, leading the team to victory and becoming the youngest player to ever play for Poland.
2022: NBA Draft and Summer League
In 2022, Jeremy Sochan was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and joined their Summer League roster but was later ruled out due to health and safety protocols.
2022: Selected in NBA Draft
In 2022, Jeremy Sochan was selected ninth overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA draft.
January 28, 2023: Career High Points
On January 28, 2023, Jeremy Sochan scored a then-career-high 30 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.
October 2023: Sticking with One-Handed Free Throw
After a game in October 2023, Jeremy Sochan confirmed that he would continue using the one-handed free throw technique.
November 30, 2023: New Career High Points
On November 30, 2023, Jeremy Sochan recorded a career high of 33 points in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
