- "I made Virginia Wesleyan my top choice because of the great coaching staff and the team atmosphere. Also, because of the nice, big campus and programs they offer"
- Selected VWC over Virginia Tech, James Madison University, George Mason University, Salisbury University and York College
Career Highs
Points: 3 – (at Emory & Henry – 2/7/15)
Rebounds: 2 - (at Emory & Henry – 2/7/15)
Assists: 1 - (at Emory & Henry – 2/7/15)
Steals: 1 – (3x, most recent, at Emory & Henry – 2/7/15)
Blocks: NA
Sophomore (2014-15): Played in nine contests as a sophomore… Made the most of limited minutes against Emory & Henry College on February 7, setting season bests in points, rebounds, assists and steals in just four minutes of action.
First-Year (2013-14): Appeared in 11 games… Made his Marlins debut with five minutes of action against Apprentice School on November 26… Scored his first points against Lynchburg College on December 4… Connected on his lone field goal attempt of the season.
Academic Accomplishments: Presidential scholarship recipient
Before VWC: Averaged 10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game as a senior… Helped guide Robinson to a 19-9 record and the regional tournament… Team captain as a senior… Concord District honorable mention honoree… Named to the Pohanka Chantilly Classic all-tournament team and to the Northern Region all-star team… Academic Excellence Award winner… Four-year Honor Roll student… National Honor Society… Member of Future Business Leaders of America.
Personal: Son of LuAnn and Paul Bynum… Mom attended James Madison University, dad attended Ohio University… Has one brother, Joe.
Get to Know Nick
- Enjoys spending vacation time in Puerto Rico
- A fan of football's Brian Orakpo, basketball's Michael Jordan and the Washington Redskins
- Favorites include the movie "Happy Gilmore" and the TV series "Duck Dynasty"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "motivated, determined and intelligent student-athlete with high ambitions"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "the great athletic competition and challenges you face on the court"
- The part of my game I've improved the most is: "my mid-range jump shot and rebounding"
- My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to become better at ball-handling, become a more aggressive player, and to win a national championship"
- It's the year 2030 and: "I'm working as an environmental engineer for a firm that solves environmental issues"
- The most important advice I've received is: "always think before you act" -- Dad