Derek Bynum
Derek Bynum
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Ryan Morgan | Prep Hoops Scout
Bynum has been one of my favorites players to get to know in 2026. The 6-foot-9 post has legit size, good feet, and even better touch than I had known. Knew he had good touch in close but he was also showing off his extended range with his jumper at the showcase, knocking in a soft turnaround jumper just above the foul line, and then splashing in a three from the top of the arc. He also showed off a shorter turnaround jumper from above the blocks, and did a great job establishing quick posts early in possessions when he knew he had an advantage on his defender.
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Read EvaluationRyan Morgan | Prep Hoops Scout
The Kingston big man continues to show a willingness to learn on the court. He is able to build on his successes, learn from mistakes without getting stuck in the past, and stays aggressive with his touches. He has the potential to really control some games this winter with his size and touch in close and seems to be gaining some good momentum with his confidence and development over the summer.
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Read EvaluationRyan Morgan | Prep Hoops Scout
He’s a guy we are still getting to know, but Bynum offers some classic back-to-the-basket big man play. At 6-foot-9, he’s got real size to contend with, understands how to get big on defense, has a good foundation of post moves, and has shown excellent finishing touch in the paint. Should be a force for Kingston this winter and will be a smaller school prospect coaches should key in on.
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Read EvaluationRyan Morgan | Prep Hoops Scout
Bynum is a big, strong post that should start to gain some attention heading into his junior year. He showed some solid footwork and touch around the basket to go to work from the blocks. Has a good feel for patiently working his man to get where he wants, uses his shoulders to create some separation for jump hooks, and was able to capitalize on fouls by the rim to cash in at the foul line. Did well to block some shots going straight up and getting big, and found some success establishing deep position off quick posts early in possessions.
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