CEDAR CITY, Utah – Nestor Dyachok, a 6'9 forward from Moscow, Russia will be joining the Thunderbirds by way of Casper College.
Dyachok averaged over 10 points on just eight shots per game last season. He was second on the team in rebounds per game at 5.5 and led the team in offensive rebounds with 62.
"Nestor is a 6'9 big that can shoot the three really well. He will be able to play inside and outside, and in today's game that is one of the most important things." Said coach Jeter.
Nestor led his team in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.8 and shot an incredible 83% from the free throw line.
In just 24 minutes per game, Dyachok shot 45% from the field and 35% from three. He scored in double-digits 15 times his freshman year, and had one double-double.
His highest-scoring performance was 18 points which came during a three-game stretch where he scored 17, 18, and then 17 again.
Jeter also commented on the relationship between assistant coach Shaun Gutting and Nestor, who played for Gutting at Casper College. "Having a previous relationship with our staff is huge in the success and the family element of our program."
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