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