History of Jeremy Sochan in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 20, 2003: Jeremy Sochan Born

On May 20, 2003, Jeremy Juliusz Sochan was born in the United States to a Polish mother and an American father.

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2017: Father's Death

In 2017, Ryan Williams, Jeremy Sochan's father, passed away in an auto crash.

2019: FIBA U16 European Championship

In 2019, Jeremy Sochan led Poland's under-16 team to the title at the FIBA U16 European Championship Division B in Montenegro and was named tournament MVP.

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.

January 8, 2022: Ankle Sprain

On January 8, 2022, Jeremy Sochan sprained his ankle during a game against TCU and missed several games.

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.