6'4' Junior Nate Hinton now carries 10 offers. The 3.8 GPA student is a full throttle, lengthy guard who continues to get better and better with each outing.
After watching Hinton in the 2015 Phenom's National Showcase we wrote,''He combines athleticism and a skill set that will project him as a hot prospect. He has also made improvements to his jump shot although he will need to more consistency throughout the season. If these adjustments can be made, expect his recruitment to explode to the highest level. Hinton is best in attacking the rim and he simply has all the tools. In addition, we really like his intangibles on the court.' Hinton has an abundant of energy and his 'give it everything' winning attitude will quickly attract attention.'
Hinton has great natural abilities, when it comes to his size and length. However, as we mentioned above, it is his all-out approach to the game. Hinton is a high level defender as he pairs quickness, length, and anticipation with that non-stop motor.
As with most of the best players in the state, Hinton is a two-time alum of the North Carolina Top 80. After his first performance, 2015, in that prestigious event we wrote,''Hinton has a physically mature frame that is college ready. He would have made the 'All Effort' He combines athleticism and that skill set that will project him as a hot prospect at the mid to high major level.'
This season, Hinton will be used in numerous ways. You will see him use his abilities both on and off the ball. After watching Hinton this summer at Team Camp we wrote,''Hinton is a jack of all trades type of player. He can simply play multiple positions and ran the point guard position for Coach Trent McCallister. Hinton plays with a high motor and full throttle approach to the game. He's a two-way player that will give maximum effort on every possession. His on court intangibles are off the charts.'
Currently Hinton carries offers from the likes of Creighton, East Carolina, Old Dominion, Charlotte, Middle Tennessee St, and others. As he continues to play out this season, that list will continue to grow.