Jordan Bachynski

Jordan Bachynski
Bachynski with Westchester in 2016
Personal information
Born (1989-09-06) September 6, 1989 (age 35)
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 career2014–2018
PositionCenter
Career history
2014Eskişehir Basket
2015–2016Westchester Knicks
2016–2017Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2017Levanga Hokkaido
2017–2018Obradoiro CAB
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

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

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] He was cut before the season started due to health concern.[18]

2019-20 season

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

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

References

  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. ^ "ABL》寶島夢想家急補外援　全能中鋒阿提諾抵台". ltsports (in Chinese). September 14, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  19. ^ Dauster, Rob (July 23, 2012). "Jordan Bachynski: Mormon missions … and tiny feet?". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  20. ^ "Dallin Bachynski Bio". UtahUtes.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  21. ^ "Vets help get Sendai off to quick start". japantimes .co.jp. Retrieved October 1, 2016.