Ohio State's Amare Bynum Returning for Sophomore Season

Buckeyes basketball player plans to continue his college career after strong freshman year

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Ohio State basketball player Amare Bynum has announced that he will return to the Buckeyes for his sophomore season, continuing his college career after a successful freshman campaign.

Why it matters

Bynum's decision to stay at Ohio State is a boost for the Buckeyes, who are looking to build on their recent success and compete for a Big Ten title and NCAA Tournament berth next season.

The details

On March 30th, Bynum took to social media to share the news that he will 'run it back' and return to Ohio State for his sophomore year, rather than entering the NBA draft or transferring to another school.

  • Bynum announced his return for the 2026-27 season on March 30, 2026.

The players

Amare Bynum

A basketball player at Ohio State University who had a successful freshman season and has decided to return for his sophomore year.

Ohio State University

The public research university located in Columbus, Ohio where Amare Bynum plays basketball.

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What they’re saying

“Run it back Buckeye Nation”

— Amare Bynum, Ohio State Basketball Player

What’s next

Bynum will now prepare to lead the Buckeyes basketball team in the 2026-27 season as they look to improve on their performance from last year.

The takeaway

Bynum's decision to return to Ohio State for his sophomore season is a positive sign for the Buckeyes, who will look to build on their recent success and compete for a conference title and NCAA Tournament berth next year with their talented young player back in the fold.