Blake Demond Hinson is a professional American basketball small forward for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G-League. He started his collegiate basketball career at Ole Miss, averaging 8.3 points and 2.9 rebounds during his freshman season. He transferred twice, first to Iowa State, where he did not play because of an injury, and then to Pittsburgh in 2022. During his time at Pittsburgh, Hinson received first-team All-ACC honors in his senior season, as per Pittsburgh Panthers' official website. He averaged 18.5 points per game and broke the school record for made three-pointers with 110, as per Basketball Reference.
Hinson declared for the 2024 NBA Draft but was unfortunately not drafted. In spite of signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, he was waived two months later in September 2024. However, he signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors seven days later. As per NBA G League stats, he has averaged 20.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 34 appearances he played for the Santa Cruz, as of April 2025.
Blake Hinson’s nationality
Blake Hinson holds American nationality and citizenship. He was born on December 26, 1999. (via NBA's official website)
Blake Hinson’s hometown
Blake Hinson grew up in Deltona, Florida, attending Deltona High School and later transferred to Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas. Eventually, he chose to attend the University of Mississippi, playing for the Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball team and played his first two seasons with them and later he transferred to the University of Pittsburgh.
Blake Hinson’s Birthplace
Blake Hinson was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. He was born to Denny and Shandris Hinson.
FAQs on Blake Hinson
A. Blake Hinson plays for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G-League, as of April 2025.
A. Blake Hinson plays at the Small Forward position.
A. Blake Hinson is 25 years old, as of April 2025.
A. Blake Hinson attended and played for the University of Mississippi from 2018-2020 and was later transferred to the University of Pittsburgh, where he remained from 2022-2024.
