WALLY BACHMAN BASKETBALL
The Bachman Years

Jericho Men's
Basketball.

Wally returned to his alma mater in 1993 and helped build Jericho into one of Nassau County's most respected high school basketball programs.

Jericho Men's Basketball
Program History

A championship program built over decades.

After returning to Jericho in 1993, Wally developed a program known for consistency, fundamentals, and competitive success. By the time of his 2018 Nassau County Hall of Fame induction, his career had already produced 440 victories, and he continued coaching well beyond that milestone before reaching win No. 500 in January 2024.

5Nassau County Class A Championships
8Conference Championships
2006Long Island Class A Championship
7×Conference Coach of the Year
2013Newsday Long Island Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year
~700Players coached at Jericho by 2024
A Full-Circle Story

From Jericho student to Jericho coach.

Wally graduated from Jericho High School in 1968. Twenty-five years later, after leading Valley Stream North from 1978 through 1992, he returned to his alma mater to take over the varsity boys' basketball program.

500Career Wins

Wally reached the milestone in January 2024, adding another chapter to a coaching career that has spanned generations.