Pitt F Blake Hinson Testing NBA Draft Process

The Pitt Panthers' most prolific 3-point shooter is testing NBA draft waters.

Stephen Thompson | Apr 21, 2023

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PITTSBURGH -- After a breakout season for the Pitt Panthers, forward Blake Hinson will consider turning pro this summer. Hinson announced on Instagram that he would enter the NBA Early Entry draft process while retaining college eligibility.

"I love the game of basketball and am constantly looking for opportunities to measure myself against top competition," Hinson said. "By entering the NBA Early Entry draft process, while retaining my eligibility to return to Pitt for my senior season, I can further test myself and receive additional feedback that will ultimately make me a better player. I am excited about this opportunity and grateful for the support of Coach Capel and the Pitt Basketball Family.

Hinson earned second-team All-ACC honors last season after averaging 15.3 points and six rebounds per game, both team bests. He also led the Panthers in 3-point shooting with 97 makes on 38% shooting from deep.

The deadline to remove his name from 2023 NBA Draft consideration is May 31.

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Published Apr 21, 2023

STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper. He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press. During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general. You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work: