Blake Hinson
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 245
College: Pittsburgh
Classification: Sixth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 12/26/1999
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 84
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Moves fairly well off the ball on offense
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite ball handler
Not an elite athlete
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Blake Hinson is a strong, mobile combo forward that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He can shoot it from deep, and he can operate out of the post to knock down shots. He had a solid collegiate career at Pittsburgh, and he’s a sharpshooter that can score in bunches, but he will need to improve his shot selection and free throw shooting. He is a skilled offensive player that could project to be a versatile role player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/3/23 Pittsburgh-Clemson Game via ACC Digital Network
Games Scouted:
1/2/24 Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina
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