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

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College career

Bachynski, a 7'2" center from

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, Alberta, played four years for the Arizona State Sun Devils in the United States. Bachynski made his mark as a defensive player, setting the

record for career

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s. 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. 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.

Professional career

2014–15 season

After going undrafted in the

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, Bachynski joined the

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for the

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. On August 1, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Eskişehir Basket of the Turkish Basketball League. He later parted ways with Eskişehir in mid-November after appearing in just four games. On February 13, 2015, Bachynski was acquired by the Westchester Knicks of the

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. 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

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white team for the Orlando Summer League and the Toronto Raptors for the Las Vegas Summer League. On September 28, 2015, he signed with the Detroit Pistons. 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 Lorenzo Brown, 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 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the

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2017-18 season

On August 26, 2017, he signed with Obradoiro CAB of the Spanish

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2018-19 season

On September 4, 2018, he signed with Formosa Dreamers of the ASEAN Basketball League.

2019-20 season

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

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Canadian national team

Bachynski represented Canada in the Basketball at the 2013 Summer Universiade, 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. His younger brother, Dallin, played college basketball for the University of Utah, and professional basketball for the Sendai 89ers.