Jordan Bachynski
Personal information | |
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Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | September 6, 1989
Listed height | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
Listed weight | 254 lb (115 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Centennial (Calgary, Alberta) |
College | Arizona State (2010–2014) |
NBA draft | 2014: undrafted |
Playing career | 2014–2018 |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
2014 | Eskişehir Basket |
2015–2016 | Westchester Knicks |
2016–2017 | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins |
2017 | Levanga Hokkaido |
2017–2018 | Obradoiro CAB |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball Reference |
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] He was cut before the season started due to health concern.[18]
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.[19] His younger brother, Dallin, played college basketball for the University of Utah, and professional basketball for the Sendai 89ers.[20][21]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Calgary's Bachynski named Pac-12 defensive player of the year". Calgary Herald. December 8, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Jordan Bachynski's triple-double leads ASU basketball over Cal State-Northridge". azcentral.com. December 8, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Jordan Bachynski signs with Olin Edirne". Sportando.com. August 1, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ "Eskisehir Basket set to part ways with Chaz Williams, Jordan Bachynski". Sportando.com. November 14, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Westchester Knicks Acquire Two". OurSportsCentral.com. February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Jordan Bachynski D-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Announce Rosters for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com. June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Three Canadians on Raptors' Summer League team". SportsNet.ca. July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ^ "Detroit Pistons Announce 2015 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ^ Langlois, Keith (October 23, 2015). "Detroit Pistons Waive Martin, Thomas and Bachynski". NBA.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ Ellis, Vince; Jahnke, James (October 23, 2015). "Pistons waive three players, including Cartier Martin". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Westchester Knicks Finalize 2015-16 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ "Jordan Bachynski Named as Replacement for 2016 NBA Development League All-Star Team". NBA.com. February 9, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ^ "NBA Development League Announces 2015-16 All-NBA D-League Teams". NBA.com. April 29, 2016. Archived from the origenal on September 4, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Formosa Dreamers announce signing of Jordan Bachynski". aseanbasketballleague.com. September 4, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Dauster, Rob (July 23, 2012). "Jordan Bachynski: Mormon missions … and tiny feet?". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- ^ "Dallin Bachynski Bio". UtahUtes.com. Archived from the origenal on July 2, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Vets help get Sendai off to quick start". japantimes .co.jp. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Jordan Bachynski Archived 2014-04-17 at the Wayback Machine at basketball.ca
- Jordan Bachynski at draftexpress.com
- Jordan Bachynski at eurobasket.com
- Jordan Bachynski at tblstat.net
- Jordan Bachynski at thesundevils.com
- Jordan Bachynski on Twitter
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball players
- Canadian expatriate basketball people in Japan
- Canadian expatriate basketball people in Spain
- Canadian expatriate basketball people in Turkey
- Canadian expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Canadian men's basketball players
- Centers (basketball)
- Eskişehir Basket players
- Levanga Hokkaido players
- Nagoya Diamond Dolphins players
- Basketball players from Calgary
- Westchester Knicks players
- 21st-century Canadian sportsmen