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 24)
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.[8]

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".
  8. Interferenza. "Jadyn Parker Signs with APOEL Nicosia in the Cyprus OPAP Basket League". www.interperformances.com. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
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