I remember him being super overweight and not doing much of anything in the McDonald's game. Think it was after that that he gained some traction. Remember Calhoun said his sources said he wouldn't be a lottery pick when he declared last minute... then he went 10th or so
What’s he doing these days?
I'm pretty sure, actually I'm certain, it was at the McD's practices and McD's game where NBA scouts got interested in Bynum. He improved his conditioning before the McD's game. When would they have seen him play after the game to change their view if they weren't interested after the McD's game?
Agree with 2004, but I don’t know of many other rosters we’ve had where our #6-13 players on the roster were this strong, (again outside of that 2004 team.)
Doing some Big camps in Chicago in recent years. A shame his career ended on a misdemeanor charge which bordered on entrapment given what the undercover cop was charging.
Yeah, but it was world class dumb, and (at least) the second time he was charged if I recall correctly. Always felt bad for him, but it was definitely all on him. He was a really good bigs coach for us, I would have loved to kept him here. Regardless, I wish him well.
A good 2013 interview where he admits mistakes and does mention a day job - helping people with disabilities. Says Calhoun states he was his best recruiter and I would agree. Interesting coaching theory about how Bigs should learn how to play small to big - getting low and using leverage and lower body explosion. More than 2 arrests - different interations of his name confused police records.
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I'm pretty sure, actually I'm certain, it was at the McD's practices and McD's game where NBA scouts got interested in Bynum. He improved his conditioning before the McD's game. When would they have seen him play after the game to change their view if they weren't interested after the McD's game?
Here are some articles.
The East and the West squads of the MacDonald's All American Game went at it again during morning practices today. Several players stood out, but none of them stood out more than the East team's 6-foot-11, 270-pound center Andrew Bynum.
One particular sequence that stood out was when Bynum made a 15-foot jump shot and then raced the length of the court to block a lay up attempt by Louis Williams going the other direction.
Bynum shines at Monday practice
The East and the West squads of the MacDonald's All American Game went at it again during morning practices today. Several players stood out, but nonn.rivals.com
Making the most significant jump of any player in the Rivals150, Andrew Bynum leaped from No. 28 to No. 6 in the final rankings for the 2005 class.
Always possessing the potential to be a top ten player, Bynum, a 7-foot, 300-pound center, improved his conditioning during his senior season and is now able to consistently get up and down the court. Once in the lane, the 17 year old Bynum is a force both defensively and offensively. With his great size, he can prevent shots without even jumping, and with his improved mobility, he can rebound outside of his position.
He will always be a UConn guy to me. Mrs. Calhoun says he’s the tallest guy whoever walked through their doorway.
Because I just love the city of Chicago, I would love to see him join Dave as his bigs coach. It astounds me that a Chicago school doesn't rake in recruiting that city. Dave may have it going a bit and Clyde could help.
I am the director of an agency that services adults that move into the community that have intellectual disabilities and mental health [issues] ... I really love it.A good 2013 interview where he admits mistakes and does mention a day job - helping people with disabilities. Says Calhoun states he was his best recruiter and I would agree. Interesting coaching theory about how Bigs should learn how to play small to big - getting low and using leverage and lower body explosion. More than 2 arrests - different interations of his name confused police records.
The Clyde Vaughan Interview
The most unheralded star in Pitt men's basketball history speaks his mind.
He’s been away from it for 16 years so it would be an adjustment - but Chief would love Clyde to get another chance. Kimani got another chance and that proved to be a good move by Dan.
Thabeet never visited?
Good question - IDK - Thabeet was maybe two inches taller perhaps? Bynum would have been a physically bigger man at that age filling that doorway given his HS weight then.
Owned
I assume Thabeet never got the invite.
Already answered that question in post #44. I know it’s tough to be at Chief’s speed.
