Meet The Wizards: Jordan Schakel

Let's get to know Wizards' Shooting Guard Jordan Schakel

BreAnna Holmes | Oct 19, 2022

Meet The Wizards: Jordan Schakel /

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Quick Facts

Wizards' Number: 20
Height: 6′ 6″
Alma Mater: San Diego State Aztecs
Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Birthday: June 13, 1998

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Accolades

Jordan Schakel coming into the league undrafted but finding a home with DC's NBA G League Team, The Capital City Go-Go. But before the beginning of his NBA career, Schakel won the California Interscholastic Federation’s Division IV Championship during his freshman year. After high school he continued to excel and his college career wasn't one to sleep on. He scored 225 field goals from behind the 3-point line, ranking third in SDSU's history, and ended his college career with a total 1,034 points.

Jordan Schakel is also a NBA Summer League Champion! He was a part of the 2021 Sacramento Kings Championship Summer League Team!

Positives From Jordan Schakel's Game

Shakel is admired for his clutch mid-range shot and his ability to attack closeouts. His current 2k rating is 67, with high ratings in; scoring, athleticism, play-making, defending and rebounding. These are all skills we look forward to seeing in real life on the court in his debut season with the Washington Wizards.

Personal Life

Schakel's mother, Dr. Stefanie Bodison, is a former All-American volleyball player at USC and an assistant professor at the University of Florida. His father is Dan Schakel who is an in-home rehabilitation specialist.

Jordan Schakel likes to keep his personal life private but we hope he is able to bring that Summer League championship energy to the Washington Wizards as he begins his 2-way contract!

Published Oct 19, 2022

BREANNA HOLMES

BreAnna Holmes obtained her bachelors degree in mass communications, graduating with honors from Winston-Salem State University. During her matriculation at WSSU she excelled in academics while remaining involved in various organizations. Since graduating, BreAnna has worked as an editor, director, videographer and producer of short films, PSAs, commercials, music videos, television shows and documentaries. She is currently the Online Editor for Radio One D.C. and has been a credential reporter for the Washington Wizards since 2018. BreAnna Holmes has covered the Wizards along with the Capital City Go-Go and the Washington Mystics reporting at the WNBA playoffs and the 2019 WNBA championship. BreAnna has been a staff writer for Sports Illustrated Wizards FanNation since 2022.