Some Interesting Posts and Stories on 6' 8" PF Amare Bynum

This Per The Dispatch in January:

A signee in Ohio State's 2025 class has made one of the biggest jumps in the updated 247Sports.com recruiting rankings.

This fall four-star power forward Amare Bynum was the No. 100 national prospect. The 6-8, 225-pound forward climbed to No. 46 in the new rankings released today. The 54-spot leap is the result of a strong season at Branson (Missouri) Link Academy, where he has drawn further national attention for his physicality, his explosiveness and his shooting touch.

“Although he plays alongside nationally ranked bigs in Chris Cenac and John Clark, there have been times when A'mare Bynum has looked like the best frontcourt prospect of group,” 247Sports recruiting analyst Brandon Jenkins wrote. “The Ohio State signee fits the mold of the traditional, big-bodied post player for the Buckeyes. He has terrific hands and seems to always put himself in the right position on the floor.”

By ALEJANDRO LOPEZNEW YORK — In a game headlined by some of the nation’s top high school talent with Cam Boozer and Chris Cenac Jr., Ohio State commit A’mare Bynum proved his name belongs amongst the elite in his class.The four-star recruit was named MVP in the Jordan Holiday Classic matchup between Link Academy and Christopher Columbus High School on Sunday as he led his team to a victory with 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting.While this performance may have surprised some, Link Academy has come to expect the kind of show Bynum put on for the New York City crowd.“He’s kind of been like that all year for us,” Link head coach Chad Myers told ZAGSBLOG. “A’mare has been steady, one of our best guys up front all year and I’m just happy to see him do it on this stage in front of everybody and get the respect we think he’s deserved all fall.”Bynum didn’t just compete at a high level; he also shot the ball well from long distance, making 5-of-6.“It felt really good to show I can shoot the ball and show my versatility,” Bynum said.Bynum also took the second-half assignment of containing a motivated Cam Boozer who was looking for a statement win of his own after losing to Long Island Lutheran High School the day before.“I just started guarding him more,” Bynum said. “Just being able to wall up and not foul him.”Boozer was held to 4-of-10 shooting in the second half after starting the game 7-of-7.While Boozer is a lock for the McDonald’s All-American Game, Bynum is certainly making his case.Photo: @247HSHoops

From On3:

COLUMBUS – Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes signed a talented big man in the 2025 class. Ohio State signee A’mare Bynum continues to rise in the rankings following a strong start to his senior season.

Bynum is now the No. 56 overall prospect and No. 12 power forward in the updated 2025 On3 150 Basketball Rankings. On3 previously had Bynum ranked as the No. 83 overall prospect and No. 21 power forward in the 2025 class.

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The 6-foot-8, 210-pound Bynum has had a strong start to his senior season at Branson (Mo.) Link Academy. He is second on the team in both points per game (10.4) and rebounds per game (4.6) this season. He is also averaging 1.4 assists per game and 1.0 blocks per game in 20 games played as a senior.

Lettermen Row spoke with On3 National Basketball Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw about Bynum’s rise in the updated rankings.

“With A’Mare Bynum you initially see the size and the strength,” Shaw said. “He is a big boy and he uses his length and size to his advantage. Throughout this summer, and into his time with Link, he has show intriguing ball skills. Bynum has played confidently with the ball in his hands, able to face up and create an advantage off the bounce.

He has good hands with soft touch on the block. Bynum is able to get to his left shoulder with quality footwork and an ability to carve out some space with his lower half strength. He is also a solid positional rebounder.

However, for me, his ability to line up from multiple levels on the court and be able to create an offensive advantage is intriguing. With that, his confidence continues to trend in the right direction.”

Bynum is now the No. 54 overall prospect and No. 9 power forward in the On3 Industry Rankings. He and four-star Cleveland (Ohio) Richmond Heights shooting guard Dorian Jones for a strong two-man signing class for Ohio State in the 2025 cycle.