Jamison Lynam, a five‑foot‑10 guard from Lorton, Virginia, has officially committed to the La Salle Explorers men’s basketball program for the 2026‑27 season. The announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting the player’s decision to stay close to the city where his family has deep roots.
Lynam spent two seasons at Arcadia University, where he started 51 of 52 games and emerged as one of the most prolific scorers in the conference. During the 2025‑26 campaign he posted a career‑high average of 17.7 points per game while sinking 66 three‑point field goals, a performance that earned him MAC Freedom Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman and consistent recognition for his shooting range.
Philadelphia Roots and Family Legacy
The move also brings Lynam back into the orbit of Philadelphia basketball lore. His grandfather, Jim Lynam, is a Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Famer and former NBA coach, a pedigree that has shaped the young guard’s work ethic. Adding to the family’s involvement at La Salle, his aunt Denise “Dei” Lynam was recently appointed head women’s golf coach at the university.
Coaches at La Salle see Lynam’s blend of quickness, shooting accuracy and defensive instincts as a perfect fit for the program’s next chapter. His ability to score in double figures in 11 sophomore contests, highlighted by a 37‑point outing against Stevens, suggests he can immediately contribute at the collegiate level while continuing to develop under the guidance of the Explorers’ staff.
With the addition of Lynam, La Salle hopes to bolster a roster that has been rebuilding in recent years. The signing underscores the program’s strategy of recruiting talent that combines local connections with proven production, a formula that could translate into stronger performances in the Atlantic 10 conference.