Jordan Bachynski Named as Replacement for 2016 NBA Development League All-Star Team
February 9, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Westchester Knicks News Release
WHITE PLAINS - The NBA Development League announced today that Westchester Knicks center Jordan Bachynski has been named as a replacement on the Eastern Conference team at the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game presented by Kumho Tire. The game, featuring 24 top prospects from the NBA's official minor league, will air live on NBA TV and NBA TV Canada on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET from Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum. Bachynski joins his teammate, Jimmer Fredette, who will participate in both the NBA D-League All-Star Game and Three-Point Contest.
Bachynski, 7-2, 254 pounds, was originally acquired by the Westchester Knicks on Feb. 13, 2015. Appearing and starting in 32 games for Westchester this season, Bachynski is averaging 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks over 26.3 minutes per game and currently ranks third in the league in blocks (2.6 blocks) and eighth in field goal percentage (0.596).
Tickets for the Westchester Knicks are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets and the Westchester County Center Box Office. For ticket package and group information, visit WestchesterKnicks.com or call (914) 559-6889. Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @wcknicks on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat and on Facebook at facebook.com/wcknicks.
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