Hinson mocked

[Sean Miller Fan]

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58th to Grizzlies Bub 15th to Magic.

I think Blake gets at least a 2 way. He shoots it to well with great range. You'd be surprised how many average college bums are on NBA benches. Then you look at the G League and you see former college stars so it doesn't make a lot of sense. But I think Hinson will play in the NBA. For how long, I dont know. But he has a really valuable skill. The Cavs have fatass Georges Niang chucking up missed 3 after missed 3. Hinson is better.

 

[thebadby2]

10-12 years ago I'd say nobody would touch a 6'4" combo guard who doesn't shoot well. Now that player will go top 15.

Times have changed.

 

[Pitt666]

10-12 years ago I'd say nobody would touch a 6'4" combo guard who doesn't shoot well. Now that player will go top 15.

Times have changed.

Yep. And it’s not like college where they can double team Hinson and leave Jeffress open. They double team Hinson and have 4 others who can drain open shots.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

10-12 years ago I'd say nobody would touch a 6'4" combo guard who doesn't shoot well. Now that player will go top 15.

Times have changed.

He was talking about Bub. Bub is so young and has the size and handle that he has NBA All-Star ceiling like maybe a Tyrese Haliburton. Not saying he will get there but he has a really high ceiling. Just a lot of intrigue for a late 1st Round contender.

 

[ChiefJusticeMarshall]

Man, France has become a true BB power.

 

[thebadby2]

Yep. And it’s not like college where they can double team Hinson and leave Jeffress open. They double team Hinson and have 4 others who can drain open shots.

I’m talking about Carrington.

Hinson won’t play in the NBA IMO. Nobody would need to double him, he’s a one dimensional spot up shooter who can’t do anything off the bounce, he’s not quick, he can’t get to the rim, and the NBA wing defenders are super athletic.

 

[GaryMcgheeForThree]

Hinson is a perfect late 2nd round flyer pick to see if he can improve enough on his weaknesses to hang for a few years.

Lethal shot that can’t be taught will get you some looks, but you can’t be one-dimensional in the NBA unless you’re over 7 feet tall, and unfortunately he is as of now.

 

[nycpanther98]

40% including the ability to make contested shots. Think he'll have a cup of coffee at a minimum.

 

[WillyDavis33]

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58th to Grizzlies Bub 15th to Magic.

I think Blake gets at least a 2 way. He shoots it to well with great range. You'd be surprised how many average college bums are on NBA benches. Then you look at the G League and you see former college stars so it doesn't make a lot of sense. But I think Hinson will play in the NBA. For how long, I dont know. But he has a really valuable skill. The Cavs have fatass Georges Niang chucking up missed 3 after missed 3. Hinson is better.

You know there are a few definitions of "mocked"!

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

I’m talking about Carrington.

Hinson won’t play in the NBA IMO. Nobody would need to double him, he’s a one dimensional spot up shooter who can’t do anything off the bounce, he’s not quick, he can’t get to the rim, and the NBA wing defenders are super athletic.

The Cavs are 2nd in the East. How much better are these guys, who play the same NBA position as Blake?

Dean Wade 6'9 39% from 3
Georges Niang 35% from 3

Niang was a good college player but mostly a fat post guy who could step out and make 3s. Wade, nobody ever heard of. He was nothing at Kansas State.

Are these guys better than Hinson? Maybe. But they are solidly in the NBA on a good team. Dont tell me Blake can make some roster, the way he shoots it. Or at least a 2 way.

 

[Pitt2009]

Maybe he’ll pull a Greg Paulus and join the Pitt Football team.

 

[seabrooksfan]

Same mock has Lowe going #18 in 2025. Obviously a ways out and lots of variables. But fun to think about.

 

[Pitt666]

10-12 years ago I'd say nobody would touch a 6'4" combo guard who doesn't shoot well. Now that player will go top 15.

Times have changed.

This is a Hinson thread though.

 

[Pitt2009]

It’ll be interesting to see what Colorado can do if they make the tournament. They are super efficient on the offensive end and have three legit NBA guys. Plus Eddie Lampkin who can take over a game on the boards.

Pitt falls into this category too of teams that could make a run. Bubble Syracuse is always a dangerous team too.

 

[thebadby2]

This is a Hinson thread though.

58th to Grizzlies Bub 15th to Magic.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Maybe he’ll pull a Greg Paulus and join the Pitt Football team.

He should get in someone's camp as a TE. Top 5 TE in the country when he focused on hoops. Could make a lot more money doing that.

The Cavs are 2nd in the East. How much better are these guys, who play the same NBA position as Blake?

Dean Wade 6'9 39% from 3
Georges Niang 35% from 3

Niang was a good college player but mostly a fat post guy who could step out and make 3s. Wade, nobody ever heard of. He was nothing at Kansas State.

Are these guys better than Hinson? Maybe. But they are solidly in the NBA on a good team. Dont tell me Blake can make some roster, the way he shoots it. Or at least a 2 way.

for the billionth time, Niang was much better than Hinson in college (He would've had to do what hes doing now before he came to Pitt to even be comparable) is a better defender and was much more accomplished in college. Why do you keep acting like he was a walk on? He was a 2 time All American?

 

[thebadby2]

The Cavs are 2nd in the East. How much better are these guys, who play the same NBA position as Blake?

Dean Wade 6'9 39% from 3
Georges Niang 35% from 3

Niang was a good college player but mostly a fat post guy who could step out and make 3s. Wade, nobody ever heard of. He was nothing at Kansas State.

Are these guys better than Hinson? Maybe. But they are solidly in the NBA on a good team. Dont tell me Blake can make some roster, the way he shoots it. Or at least a 2 way.

Hinson is an elite deep shooter. He is not quick, can't get his own shot, and has no other facet to his game. He's easy to guard becaue he can;t put the ball on the floor, he plays small for a 6'8 4 man, and he lacks quickness. Will his shooting alone be enough for him to play in the league? I say no, but I don't evaluate basketball players for a living.

As for Dean Wade, you might want to read his KSU bio. I guess if first team 2 time all league, preseason B12 POY as a senior, and a whole bunch of other awards, accolades etc. don't count, and it doesn't matter that he was the only player in KSU history with at least 1,000 points, 100 3-point field goals, 500 rebounds, 200 assists and 100 steals, then you're right, he was a "nothing" at KSU.

Niang was a huge recruit, 2 time All-American, winner of the Karl Malone award, and scored over 2000 points in his career.

Both of those guys are considerably more rugged and physical than Hinson.

 

[Pitt666]

58th to Grizzlies Bub 15th to Magic.

Yea, which was noted in BUbs threads. SMf reposts a lot of stuff.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

He should get in someone's camp as a TE. Top 5 TE in the country when he focused on hoops. Could make a lot more money doing that.

for the billionth time, Niang was much better than Hinson in college (He would've had to do what hes doing now before he came to Pitt to even be comparable) is a better defender and was much more accomplished in college. Why do you keep acting like he was a walk on? He was a 2 time All American?

Niang's college position of fat post dude isnt an NBA position. He has to basically play the perimeter in the NBA and he's still fat. He was a more skilled John Hugley in college.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Niang's college position of fat post dude isnt an NBA position. He has to basically play the perimeter in the NBA and he's still fat. He was a more skilled John Hugley in college.

That's just not true at all?

https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2017/11/30/16718164/wrnl-podcast-interview-with-georges-niang if the guy in that pic is fat, I am not sure what to tell you.

 

[FireballZ]

That's just not true at all?

https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2017/11/30/16718164/wrnl-podcast-interview-with-georges-niang if the guy in that pic is fat, I am not sure what to tell you.

I think that he meant phat.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

I think that he meant phat.

lol. I don't know how to embed pics, but wasn't his body transformation like one of the things Jeff Goodman got off on ?

 

[Wanstash21]

I’m talking about Carrington.

Hinson won’t play in the NBA IMO. Nobody would need to double him, he’s a one dimensional spot up shooter who can’t do anything off the bounce, he’s not quick, he can’t get to the rim, and the NBA wing defenders are super athletic.

you clearly have no idea what you're talking about

 

[Wanstash21]

He should get in someone's camp as a TE. Top 5 TE in the country when he focused on hoops. Could make a lot more money doing that.

for the billionth time, Niang was much better than Hinson in college (He would've had to do what hes doing now before he came to Pitt to even be comparable) is a better defender and was much more accomplished in college. Why do you keep acting like he was a walk on? He was a 2 time All American?

Niang is on an NBA roster for one single reason. Stretching the floor for 15 min game off the bench. There's not a single other reason.

Niang was awesome at Iowa state .. but if we're comparing shooting .. Hinson is making double the threes at a higher % / game than Niang did at Iowa State. His final year he averaged 20/game on 1.6 3pm (39%). Hinson is averaging 18.5/game with 3.5 3pm (42%) ..

but this isn't about who was better in college.

Being a floor stretcher at 15-20 min a night off the bench is arguably the greatest job in America. It's right there with a relief pitcher. Suggesting he goes and plays football and beats the shit out of his body for less money is insane. He wouldn't be a high level NFL tight end. If he replicates what Niang did in his NBA career, Blake would make $38 Million and counting .. it's a no brainer for him to be chasing this. Easily his best shot at making it big time.

 

[JS School]

Niang's college position of fat post dude isnt an NBA position. He has to basically play the perimeter in the NBA and he's still fat. He was a more skilled John Hugley in college.

Isn't Hinson fat? At least that's what I read on this board about a dozen times earlier in the season.

 

[MarshallGoldberg]

I think Blake has a chance to get an NBA two way deal thanks to his elite range. And/or could play in Europe. But I will say of every Pitt player that comes to mind, his listed height is among the most exaggerated. He frequently gets the bus near my house and you take away his hair, he's about an inch taller than me, and I'm 6'3" without shoes.

EDIT: now I spent 5 minutes looking at pictures of Blake Hinson like some insane Moon Landing conspiracist and am totally confused so no more Hinson Height Trutherism for me.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Niang is on an NBA roster for one single reason. Stretching the floor for 15 min game off the bench. There's not a single other reason.

Niang was awesome at Iowa state .. but if we're comparing shooting .. Hinson is making double the threes at a higher % / game than Niang did at Iowa State. His final year he averaged 20/game on 1.6 3pm (39%). Hinson is averaging 18.5/game with 3.5 3pm (42%) ..

but this isn't about who was better in college.

Being a floor stretcher at 15-20 min a night off the bench is arguably the greatest job in America. It's right there with a relief pitcher. Suggesting he goes and plays football and beats the shit out of his body for less money is insane. He wouldn't be a high level NFL tight end. If he replicates what Niang did in his NBA career, Blake would make $38 Million and counting .. it's a no brainer for him to be chasing this. Easily his best shot at making it big time.

This is what BballinsiderfromPitt doesnt understand. Niang was a skilled Hugley in college. Using his words, a brute-force big who could also step out and hit the occasional 3. He was also fat like Hugley. He's obviously way better than Hugley but his postion of being a fat undersized brute-force big isnt a position they have in the NBA. So he trimmed down and is now a terrible guard/3 point specialist. Cant dribble. Cant defend. Slow as shit. Cant even really shoot. Hinson is better for the NBA game than Fat Niang. And its not going to be a Hinson vs Niang decision. There is going to be a spot for a 6'8 guy who can shoot with crazy range like Hinson.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Niang is on an NBA roster for one single reason. Stretching the floor for 15 min game off the bench. There's not a single other reason.

Niang was awesome at Iowa state .. but if we're comparing shooting .. Hinson is making double the threes at a higher % / game than Niang did at Iowa State. His final year he averaged 20/game on 1.6 3pm (39%). Hinson is averaging 18.5/game with 3.5 3pm (42%) ..

but this isn't about who was better in college.

Being a floor stretcher at 15-20 min a night off the bench is arguably the greatest job in America. It's right there with a relief pitcher. Suggesting he goes and plays football and beats the shit out of his body for less money is insane. He wouldn't be a high level NFL tight end. If he replicates what Niang did in his NBA career, Blake would make $38 Million and counting .. it's a no brainer for him to be chasing this. Easily his best shot at making it big time.

He doesn't do anything else at nearly a high enough level to ever catch on seriously with an NBA team. He is also 24, where Niang was 22 at the time of entrance. He's a negative win player on the defensive end in the ACC.

Way too many people think making and staying in the NBA is easy. He will not make 38 million dollars playing basketball in the NBA

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

List of guys shooting over 40 percent from 3 above 6'6
1. Kobe Brea Dayton
2. Cade Tyson Belmont
3. Antonio Reeves Kentucky
4. Jamison Battle Ohio State
5. Hinson
6. Jacob Crews UT Martin
7. Chris Bell Cuse

Do you guys think all of these guys are gonna make 50 million in the NBA? How is Hinson any different from any of these guys?

 

[Ski11585]

Seeing SMF talk NBA is funny. Remember when he tagged on Fred Van Vleet only for him to play a key role in winning an NBA title later that year?

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

He doesn't do anything else at nearly a high enough level to ever catch on seriously with an NBA team. He is also 24, where Niang was 22 at the time of entrance. He's a negative win player on the defensive end in the ACC.

Way too many people think making and staying in the NBA is easy. He will not make 38 million dollars playing basketball in the NBA

He will play in NBA games. I dont think people realize just how elite of a shooter he is and he is doing that at 6-7/6'8. He is 17th in all of college basketball at 42%. 8th in the P6 and on a ton of volume and a ton of "bad shots" while being the top line on the scouting report. There's a spot on an NBA bench for someone who can shoot like that.

 

[TD_6082]

you clearly have no idea what you're talking about

Sounds like he knows exactly what he's talking about.

 

[Wanstash21]

He doesn't do anything else at nearly a high enough level to ever catch on seriously with an NBA team. He is also 24, where Niang was 22 at the time of entrance. He's a negative win player on the defensive end in the ACC.

Way too many people think making and staying in the NBA is easy. He will not make 38 million dollars playing basketball in the NBA

age isnt relevant at all. Hes not a lottery pick. You either take college proven guys or lotto tickets with terrible odds with where he’d get drafted. Theres plenty of players each year that fall into that range and get decent run in the league.

He is having the most underrated season in a while. Hes shooting 42% and making 3.5 triples a game. That’s not normal. Hes getting box and 1 + face guarded each game. Doubled as soon as he moves with the ball. Still shoots an insane clip from deep with crazy volume.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

age isnt relevant at all. Hes not a lottery pick. You either take college proven guys or lotto tickets with terrible odds with where he’d get drafted. Theres plenty of players each year that fall into that range and get decent run in the league.

He is having the most underrated season in a while. Hes shooting 42% and making 3.5 triples a game. That’s not normal. Hes getting box and 1 + face guarded each game. Doubled as soon as he moves with the ball. Still shoots an insane clip from deep with crazy volume.

Lol ok. He’s having a great year. His defense and everything besides 3 point shooting is a giant problem. He will be a nice G League guy who gets a call up every once in a while.

FYI, no NBA scout cares what you shoot from 3 in college

 

[thebadby2]

you clearly have no idea what you're talking about

I wish Hinson the best and I’ve enjoyed his time in a Pitt uni. I’d be happy to be wrong, and I certainly may be. But as I see it, there’s not a lot of need in the NBA for a spot up wing shooter who can’t create his own shot or space to shoot. Throw a rangy, athletic 6’7-10” NBA wing defender on him and I just don’t see him holding his own at that level.

 

[Wanstash21]

Lol ok. He’s having a great year. His defense and everything besides 3 point shooting is a giant problem. He will be a nice G League guy who gets a call up every once in a while.

FYI, no NBA scout cares what you shoot from 3 in college

Tom crean must’ve read my post

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Tom crean must’ve read my post

Noted NBA expert Tom Crean. He has lived for 20 years off of lucking in to D Wade.

I am SHOCKED an announcer thinks he can play in the NBA. FSU had 8 all league guys according to Crean

 

[Wanstash21]

Noted NBA expert Tom Crean. He has lived for 20 years off of lucking in to D Wade.

I am SHOCKED an announcer thinks he can play in the NBA. FSU had 8 all league guys according to Crean

bballinsider > Tom crean

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

bballinsider > Tom crean

At studying the NBA draft, rookie contracts, G leagues etc? Absolutely.

He was good at lucking into D Wade and paying Anthony Edward though

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

I wish Hinson the best and I’ve enjoyed his time in a Pitt uni. I’d be happy to be wrong, and I certainly may be. But as I see it, there’s not a lot of need in the NBA for a spot up wing shooter who can’t create his own shot or space to shoot. Throw a rangy, athletic 6’7-10” NBA wing defender on him and I just don’t see him holding his own at that level.

Every team has spot-up shooters. The NBA is really just a 3 point contest now. One guy drives to the bucket and either finishes, dumps it off for a dunk or kicks it out for a 3. Hinson has an extremely valuable skill to today's NBA. I wouldn’t be sweating his defense. Nobody plays defense in the regular season. In the playoffs they do, but he may not be a guy who gets a lot of time in the playoffs but could still make millions.
I am sorry but I dont see a way that a 6'7/6'8 ELITE 3 point shooter cant find a way on the end of an NBA bench.