Jaime Echenique

Jaime Jesús Echenique Salinas (born April 27, 1997) is a Colombian professional basketball player for Petkim Spor of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the Champions League.

Echenique grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia and joined a street gang called the LBs which was headed by a cousin.

After graduating from high school in December 2015, he received several offers to play professionally in Europe, but his father forced him to turn them down to focus on academics.

He impressed coach Furr with his potential and received a scholarship from Trinity Valley Community College.

[3] Echenique committed to the Shockers over offers from Baylor, Cincinnati, Western Kentucky, Illinois, and New Mexico.

[6] After Echenique arrived at Wichita State, he collapsed after a workout, prompting him so see a cardiologist to see if he had a heart condition.

[8] On February 20, Echenique tied a career high of 20 points and had a career-best 12-of-14 shooting from the foul line, along with nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals in a 65–55 victory over South Florida.

[20] On April 14, 2023, Echenique signed with Rytas Vilnius of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.