Jordan Bachynski

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Jordan Bachynski
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 schoolCentennial (Calgary, Alberta)
CollegeArizona State (2010–2014)
NBA draft2014: undrafted
Playing career2014–2019
PositionCenter
Career history
2014Eskişehir Basket
2015–2016Westchester Knicks
2016–2017Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2017Levanga Hokkaido
2017–2018Obradoiro CAB
2018-2019Formosa Dreamers
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata 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.

College career[edit]

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[edit]

2014–15 season[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

2017-18 season[edit]

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

2018-19 season[edit]

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

2019-20 season[edit]

For the 2019-20 season, Bachynski is serving as a Player Enhancement Coach for the Boston Celtics [1]

Canadian national team[edit]

Bachynski represented Canada in the 2013 Summer Universiade.

Personal life[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Johnson, Raphielle (February 7, 2014). "Arizona State's Jordan Bachynski set Pac-12′s career blocks record Thursday night". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  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.
  5. ^ "Eskisehir Basket set to part ways with Chaz Williams, Jordan Bachynski". Sportando.com. November 14, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  6. ^ "Westchester Knicks Acquire Two". OurSportsCentral.com. February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Jordan Bachynski D-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  8. ^ "Orlando Magic Announce Rosters for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com. June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  9. ^ "Three Canadians on Raptors' Summer League team". SportsNet.ca. July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  10. ^ "Detroit Pistons Announce 2015 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  11. ^ Langlois, Keith (October 23, 2015). "Detroit Pistons Waive Martin, Thomas and Bachynski". NBA.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  12. ^ Ellis, Vince; Jahnke, James (October 23, 2015). "Pistons waive three players, including Cartier Martin". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  13. ^ "Westchester Knicks Finalize 2015-16 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  14. ^ "Jordan Bachynski Named as Replacement for 2016 NBA Development League All-Star Team". NBA.com. February 9, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  15. ^ "NBA Development League Announces 2015-16 All-NBA D-League Teams". NBA.com. April 29, 2016. Archived from the original on September 4, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  16. ^ "Bリーグ内一番高身長の選手が新加入". Nagoya-Dolphins.jp (in Japanese). August 26, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  17. ^ "Formosa Dreamers announce signing of Jordan Bachynski". aseanbasketballleague.com. September 4, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  18. ^ Dauster, Rob (July 23, 2012). "Jordan Bachynski: Mormon missions … and tiny feet?". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  19. ^ "Dallin Bachynski Bio". UtahUtes.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  20. ^ "Vets help get Sendai off to quick start". japantimes .co.jp. Retrieved October 1, 2016.

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