Jordan Bachynski

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Jordan Bachynski
Bachynski with Westchester in 2016
Personal information
Born (1989-09-06) September 6, 1989 (age 36)
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 career2014–2018
PositionCenter
Career history
2014Eskişehir Basket
2015–2016Westchester Knicks
2016–2017Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2017Levanga Hokkaido
2017–2018Obradoiro CAB
Career highlights
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Jordan Anthony Peter Bachynski[1] (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

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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.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4]

Professional career

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2014–15 season

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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.[5] He later parted ways with Eskişehir in mid-November after appearing in just four games.[6]

On February 13, 2015, Bachynski was acquired by the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League.[7] In 18 games for the Knicks, he averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.[8]

2015–16 season

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In June 2015, Bachynski joined the Orlando Magic white team for the Orlando Summer League[9] and the Toronto Raptors for the Las Vegas Summer League.[10] On September 28, 2015, he signed with the Detroit Pistons.[11] 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.[12][13] On November 2, he was reacquired by Westchester.[14] 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.[15] At the season's end, he was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and All-NBA D-League All-Defensive Team.[16]

2016–17 season

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On August 26, 2016, he signed with Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the B.League.[17]

2017-18 season

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

2018-19 season

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On September 4, 2018, he signed with Formosa Dreamers of the ASEAN Basketball League.[18] He was cut before the season started due to health concern.[19]

2019-20 season

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

Canadian national team

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Bachynski represented Canada in the 2013 Summer Universiade.

Personal life

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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.[20] His younger brother, Dallin, played college basketball for the University of Utah, and professional basketball for the Sendai 89ers.[21][22]

References

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