Recruiting Report: Nate Hinton (2018)
Playing for a former UNC star and NBA player has it’s perks. Insight on what it takes to get to the highest level of basketball, teaching of drills you can do in your spare time, just general knowledge of life,…
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Continue ReadingPlaying for a former UNC star and NBA player has it’s perks. Insight on what it takes to get to the highest level of basketball, teaching of drills you can do in your spare time, just general knowledge of life, is what Jeff McInnis brings to the table for many young kids in Charlotte with his Under Armour sponsored Team Charlotte program.
2018 SG Nate Hinton plays for Jeff’s Team Charlotte squad. “Playing with Team Charlotte, with Coach McInnis, you have to play hard and play defense and that’s what we’ve been doing so far.”
Hinton spent the his sophomore season at NCISAA power Northside Christian in the north part of Charlotte. He was named to the NCISAA All-State 1st team. He has decided to transfer to Gaston Day School in Gastonia, N.Car. after a coaching change. “I’m excited. It’s going to be very special for us. I feel comfortable with Coach McCallister is trying to do for the program and we are on the same page. We are going to have a tough core as well as some of our younger guys to contribute and buy in to what we are doing. My plans are to finish with back to back state championships. I’m not settling for anything less than that.”
The 6-foot-four, shooting guard is as athletic as a player as you will find. He can score in a variety of ways and brings a level of high-energy to the game. He has a great motor that goes and goes. “My game is exciting. I play with a passion and with a chip on my shoulder. I’m very versatile on both offense and defense. I can play 1-3 on offense but I can also guard 1-4 on defense. I’m also very vocal on the court and a great leader among my teammates. Mentally my game is on a different level than most. I work hard and it shows in my game.”
Lately a host of schools have been in contact with Hinton including Charlotte, Virginia Tech, Florida, Wake Forest, St. Joseph’s, Wofford, College of Charleston, App State. He holds offers from Creighton, Old Dominion, Charlotte, Wofford, Appalachian State, and Winthrop.