Jordan Bachynski

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Jordan Bachynski
Jordan Bachynski with Westchester.JPG
Bachynski with Westchester in 2016
Personal information
Born (1989-09-06) September 6, 1989 (age 34)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Listed height7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school Centennial (Calgary, Alberta)
College Arizona State (2010–2014)
NBA draft 2014: undrafted
Playing career2014–2019
Position Center
Career history
2014 Eskişehir Basket
2015–2016 Westchester Knicks
2016–2017 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2017 Levanga Hokkaido
2017–2018 Obradoiro CAB
2018-2019 Formosa Dreamers
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Jordan Bachynski (born September 6, 1989) is a Canadian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils. As a senior in 2014, he was the leading shot blocker in NCAA Division I and was named the defensive player of the year in the Pac-12 Conference.

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College career

Bachynski, a 7'2" center from Calgary, Alberta, played four years for the Arizona State Sun Devils in the United States. Bachynski made his mark as a defensive player, setting the Pac-12 Conference record for career blocked shots. [1] Bachynski also led the NCAA Division I in blocks in his senior season of 2013–14. He was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year at the conclusion of the season. [2] As a junior, Bachynski recorded the first triple-double in Arizona State history with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 blocked shots against Cal State Northridge on December 8, 2012. [3]

Professional career

2014–15 season

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Bachynski joined the Charlotte Hornets for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On August 1, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Eskişehir Basket of the Turkish Basketball League. [4] He later parted ways with Eskişehir in mid-November after appearing in just four games. [5]

On February 13, 2015, Bachynski was acquired by the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League. [6] In 18 games for the Knicks, he averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. [7]

2015–16 season

In June 2015, Bachynski joined the Orlando Magic white team for the Orlando Summer League [8] and the Toronto Raptors for the Las Vegas Summer League. [9] On September 28, 2015, he signed with the Detroit Pistons. [10] He was later waived by the Pistons on October 23, after appearing in two preseason games, where he totaled six points and one rebound in six minutes. [11] [12] On November 2, he was reacquired by Westchester. [13] On February 9, 2016, he was named in the East All-Star team for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game as a replacement for Lorenzo Brown, after averaging 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks over 26.3 minutes in 32 games. [14] At the season's end, he was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and All-NBA D-League All-Defensive Team. [15]

2016–17 season

On August 26, 2016, he signed with Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the B.League. [16]

2017-18 season

On August 26, 2017, he signed with Obradoiro CAB of the Spanish Liga ACB

2018-19 season

On September 4, 2018, he signed with Formosa Dreamers of the ASEAN Basketball League. [17]

2019-20 season

For the 2019-20 season, Bachynski is serving as a Player Enhancement Coach for the Boston Celtics

Canadian national team

Bachynski represented Canada in the 2013 Summer Universiade.

Personal life

Bachynski, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delayed his basketball career to serve a two-year Mormon mission in Miami, Florida. [18] His younger brother, Dallin, played college basketball for the University of Utah, and professional basketball for the Sendai 89ers. [19] [20]

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  2. ↑ "Calgary's Bachynski named Pac-12 defensive player of the year". Calgary Herald . December 8, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Jordan Bachynski's triple-double leads ASU basketball over Cal State-Northridge". azcentral.com. December 8, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Jordan Bachynski signs with Olin Edirne". Sportando.com. August 1, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
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  8. ↑ "Orlando Magic Announce Rosters for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com. June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
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