Quick Facts

Full Name	Olden Polynice
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 21, 1964(1964-11-21)
Age	60
Birthplace	Port-au-Prince
Country	Haiti
Birth City	Ouest Department
Horoscope	Scorpio

Olden Polynice Biography

Olden Polynice is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 21, 1964 in Port-au-Prince, Ouest Department, Haiti. Center, who was a part of the following five NBA clubs from 1987 until 2003 The teams were The Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz.

While drafted by Chicago Bulls in 1987, the team traded him on draft day for the Seattle SuperSonics for Though drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1987, he was a draft-day trade to the Seattle SuperSonics for Scottie Pippen..

As a Freshman during the 1983–84 season, Polynice helped lead the UVA Cavaliers to the NCAA final four when they won the NCAA Eastern Region as the

7 seed. UVA defeating the #10 seed Iona (58–57), the #2 seed Arkansas (53–51

in OT), the #3 seed Syracuse (63–55) and the #4 seed Indiana (50–48) en route to the final four. In the final four, UVA lost in overtime 49–47 to the Midwest Region Champion University of Houston denying UVA a chance at the National Championship game. As a Junior during the 1985–86 season, Polynice was honored for his play by being named first team All-ACC.

After three years in college and playing with Serie A’s Hamby Rimini in 1986–87, he was selected 8th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1987 NBA Draft, but was immediately traded to the Seattle SuperSonics for Scottie Pippen. Polynice then arrived in Detroit in 1992 after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers and departed two years later when he was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Pete Chilcutt and two draft picks.

The father was from Haiti however he went to high school located in New York. He has one daughter, Nikolas, with his wife Rachael Taylor.

Olden Polynice Net Worth

Olden Polynice is one of the richest Basketball Player from Haiti. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Olden Polynice 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at in the University of Virginia, before being picked 8th overall during 1987’s NBA draft.

Alongside the NBA He also played professionally for the ABA, CBA, USBL and in Italy.

Olden Polynice (born November 21, 1964) is a Haitian former professional basketball player. He played center for the Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Olden Polynice height 7 ft 0 in Olden weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Olden Polynice Dating?

According to our records, Olden Polynice married to Rachael Taylor. As of December 1, 2023, Olden Polynice’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Olden Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Haiti. Olden Polynice celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.

Is Olden Polynice good?

Virginia fans might be surprised that out of all the players the Cavaliers sent to the NBA over the years, Polynice had the longest and most fruitful career. He played 15 years, scored 8,265 points (7.8 ppg) and pulled 7,110 rebounds (6.7), way more in all three categories than any UVA player in the pros.

Is Jordan Polynice related to Olden?

On a wall in the bedroom of his Grand Forks home, Jordan Polynice has a framed basketball card of his uncle , former NBA player Olden Polynice.

Where is olden Polynice?

Upon retiring, Polynice served as coach for the ABA’s Long Beach Breakers. In 1997, still active, he worked as a color commentator for the WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs. He now runs a basketball training camp called NextStar Basketball.

Where did Olden Polynice go to college?

University of Virginia

Is Olden Polynice in the Hall of Fame?

The 27th New York City Basketball Hall of Fame will be held on Wednesday, September 14th at the famed New York Athletic Club on Central Park South on 59th street. This year’s inductees are players Steve Burtt, Olden Polynice , Sam Stith, Jayson Williams and Willie Worsley.