Blake Hinson | |
Position: | Small forward |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 6 [1] College careerHinson began his college career at Ole Miss. He started 31 games and averaged 8.3 points and 2.9 rebounds as a freshman.[3] Hinson averaged 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists during his sophomore season.[4] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5] Hinson transferred to Iowa State.[6] He missed his first season with the Cyclones due to an unspecified medical condition.[7] Hinson left the program shortly before the start of the 2021–2022 season.[8] Hinson transferred a second time to Pittsburgh.[9] He was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in his first season with the team after averaging 15.3 points and 6.0 rebounds.[10] Hinson was named first-team All-ACC in his final season at Pitt.[11] He averaged 18.5 points per game and set a school record with 110 made three-pointers.[12] Professional careerAfter going unselected in the 2024 NBA draft, Hinson signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 5, 2024.[13] External links |
Hinson grew up in Deltona, Florida and initially attended Deltona High School. He transferred to Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas before the start of his senior season.[1]