Jordan Bachynski (born September 6, 1989) is a Canadian former professional

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player. He played

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for the

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. As a senior in 2014, he was the leading shot blocker in

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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

in the United States. Bachynski made his mark as a defensive player, setting the Pac-12 Conference record for career blocked shots. Bachynski also led the

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. As a junior, Bachynski recorded the first triple-double in Arizona State history with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 blocked shots against

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on December 8, 2012.

Professional career

2014–15 season

After going undrafted in the

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, Bachynski joined the Charlotte Hornets for the

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. On August 1, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with

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of the

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. He later parted ways with Eskişehir in mid-November after appearing in just four games. On February 13, 2015, Bachynski was acquired by the

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of the NBA Development League. In 18 games for the Knicks, he averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

2015–16 season

In June 2015, Bachynski joined the Orlando Magic white team for the Orlando Summer League and the

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for the Las Vegas Summer League. On September 28, 2015, he signed with the

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. 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. On November 2, he was reacquired by Westchester. 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

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, after averaging 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks over 26.3 minutes in 32 games. At the season's end, he was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and All-NBA D-League All-Defensive Team.

2016–17 season

On August 26, 2016, he signed with

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of the B.League.

2017-18 season

On August 26, 2017, he signed with

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of the Spanish Liga ACB

2018-19 season

On September 4, 2018, he signed with

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of the

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2019-20 season

For the 2019-20 season, Bachynski is serving as a Player Enhancement Coach for the Boston Celticsbr>

Canadian national team

Bachynski represented Canada in the Basketball at the 2013 Summer Universiade, 2013 Summer Universiade.

Personal life

Bachynski, a member of the

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, delayed his basketball career to serve a two-year Mormon mission in

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. His younger brother, Dallin, played college basketball for the

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, and professional basketball for the

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