| Jordan Bachynski | |
| Height Ft: | 7 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 254 |
| Birth Date: | 6 September 1989 |
| Birth Place: | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| High School: | Centennial (Calgary, Alberta) |
| College: | Arizona State (2010–2014) |
| Draft Year: | 2014 |
| Career Start: | 2014 |
| Career End: | 2018 |
| Career Position: | Center |
| Years1: | 2014 |
| Team1: | Eskişehir Basket |
| Years2: | 2015–2016 |
| Team2: | Westchester Knicks |
| Years3: | 2016–2017 |
| Team3: | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins |
| Years4: | 2017 |
| Team4: | Levanga Hokkaido |
| Years5: | 2017–2018 |
| Team5: | Obradoiro CAB |
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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.
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]
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]
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]
On August 26, 2016, he signed with Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the B.League.[16]
On August 26, 2017, he signed with Obradoiro CAB of the Spanish Liga ACB
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]
For the 2019-20 season, Bachynski is serving as a Player Enhancement Coach for the Boston Celtics https://www.nba.com/celtics/contact/front-office
Bachynski represented Canada in the 2013 Summer Universiade.
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]