Amare Bynum
| No. 1 – Ohio State Buckeyes | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Big Ten Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Link Academy (Branson, Missouri) |
| College | Ohio State (2025–present) |
Amare Bynum is a college basketball player for the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference.
Early life and high school
Bynum initially attended Omaha Bryan High School in Omaha, Nebraska, before transferring to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri for his senior season.[1] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit, the 3rd overall player in Missouri, and the 46th overall player in the class of 2025 by 247Sports, and was committed to play college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes over offers from other schools such as Colorado, Iowa, LSU, Nebraska, and Xavier.[2][3]
College career
Bynum entered his freshman season in 2025 set to be a key contributor.[4] On November 20, 2025, he recorded his first career double-double, totaling 12 points and 10 rebounds in a victory over Western Michigan.[5] On December 13, Bynum notched 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in a double-overtime win versus West Virginia.[6] On December 20, he made his first career start against North Carolina.[7] On January 11, 2026, Bynum put up a career-high 20 points in a victory against Washington.[8]
Personal life
Bynum is the son of former Iowa State basketball player, Omar Bynum.[9]
References
- ^ Jardy, Adam (October 22, 2024). "Ohio State basketball lands four-star forward A'Mare Bynum in 2025 recruiting class". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Jardy, Adam (November 13, 2024). "Here's what you need to know about Ohio State signee A'mare Bynum". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Jardy, Adam (January 23, 2025). "Ohio State signee Amare Bynum makes leap in updated 2025 recruiting rankings". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Jardy, Adam (June 5, 2025). "After climbing national rankings, Amare Bynum in position for breakout year at Ohio State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Jardy, Adam (November 24, 2025). "Freshman Amare Bynum bringing dunks, scoring and 'joy' to Ohio State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Jardy, Adam (December 15, 2025). "Ohio State's Jake Diebler sees Amare Bynum emulating Bruce Thornton". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Poloha, Josh. "Amare Bynum Makes First Career Start For Ohio State Against North Carolina in CBS Sports Classic". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Jardy, Adam (January 15, 2026). "Ohio State's West Coast trip shows Amare Bynum's potential, room to grow". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Jordan, Jason. "Four-star A'mare Bynum finishing officials". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved February 1, 2026.