Jordan Bachynski

Jordan Bachynski

Bachynski with Westchester in 2016
No. 34 – Westchester Knicks
Position Center
League NBA Development League
Personal information
Born (1989-09-06) September 6, 1989
Calgary, Alberta
Nationality Canadian
Listed height 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight 250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school Centennial (Calgary, Alberta)
College Arizona State (2010–2014)
NBA draft 2014 / Undrafted
Playing career 2014–present
Career history
2014 Eskişehir Basket (Turkey)
2015–present Westchester Knicks (D-League)
Career highlights and awards

Jordan Bachynski (born September 6, 1989) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League. He played college basketball for the Arizona State University.

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]

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.[15] His younger brother, Dallin, played college basketball for the University of Utah.[16]

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. ↑ Dauster, Rob (July 23, 2012). "Jordan Bachynski: Mormon missions … and tiny feet?". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Dallin Bachynski Bio". UtahUtes.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.

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