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Blake Hinson

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Blake Hinson
Hinson (2) with Pittsburgh in 2024
No. 26 – Santa Cruz Warriors
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 24)
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6[1] in (1.98 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentSanta Cruz Warriors
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-ACC (2024)
  • Second-team All-ACC (2023)

Blake Demond Hinson (born December 26, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Ole Miss Rebels and the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life and high school career

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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.[2]

College career

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Hinson 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 career

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Santa Cruz Warriors (2024–present)

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After going unselected in the 2024 NBA draft, Hinson signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 5, 2024,[13] but was waived on September 16[14][15] and seven days later, he signed with the Golden State Warriors.[16] However, he was waived on October 19[17] and nine days later, he joined the Santa Cruz Warriors.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Blake Hinson".
  2. ^ "Two-sport star Blake Hinson departs Deltona for Kansas' Sunrise Christian Academy". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. August 5, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "How Blake Hinson grew from 'extreme, stupid confidence' to become a record holder at Pitt". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 9, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Iowa State basketball: Blake Hinson healthy after sitting out season". The Des Moines Register. July 2, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Report: Deltona native, Ole Miss junior Blake Hinson enters transfer portal". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. June 17, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Iowa State men's basketball: Cyclones land Mississippi transfer Blake Hinson". Ames Tribune. June 24, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Wilson, Dave (September 18, 2020). "Iowa State's Blake Hinson to miss basketball season with medical condition". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Blake Hinson is leaving the Iowa State men's basketball program". The Des Moines Register. October 23, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Pitt lands commitment from Iowa State transfer Blake Hinson". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 18, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Eisenberg, Jeff (January 23, 2024). "'Heckling is what I live for': Pitt's Blake Hinson explains 'disrespectful' celebration at Duke". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "Pitt's Blake Hinson, Bub Carrington, Ishmael Leggett earn All-ACC honors". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  12. ^ "Panthers Decline Invitation to NIT". Pittsburgh Panthers. March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  13. ^ "Lakers Sign Blake Hinson and Armel Traore to Two-Way Contracts". NBA.com. July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "Lakers Sign Christian Koloko to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  15. ^ Stinar, Ben (September 16, 2024). "Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Release Talented 3-Point Shooter". SI.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  16. ^ Adams, Luke (September 24, 2024). "Warriors Sign Blake Hinson To Exhibit 10 Contract". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Warriors Waive Blake Hinson, Kevin Knox II & Jackson Rowe". NBA.com. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  18. ^ "Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2024 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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