16 Facts About Nate Hinton

Nathaniel Robert Hinton was born on June 8,1999 and is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League.

Nate Hinton started playing basketball as a freshman for Forestview High School in Gastonia, North Carolina, before transferring to Gaston Day School in the same city.

Nate Hinton returned to Gaston Day for his final two years of high school.

Nate Hinton was an NCISAA 2A All-State selection and was named Gaston Gazette Player of the Year.

Nate Hinton scored 2,217 points in his high school career.

Nate Hinton was a consensus four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball for Houston.

Nate Hinton became the top recruit to join the program under head coach Kelvin Sampson.

Nate Hinton was the preseason Freshman of the Year in the American Athletic Conference.

Nate Hinton was named to the NABC All-District 24 first team.

On February 2,2021, it was announced Nate Hinton would have his first assignment at the NBA G League with the Long Island Nets.

On September 7,2021, Nate Hinton signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers.

Nate Hinton subsequently joined their G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

In 14 games, Nate Hinton averaged 8.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

On October 24,2022, Nate Hinton joined the Cleveland Charge training camp roster.

On July 4,2024, Nate Hinton signed a standard contract with the Rockets, but was waived on October 19.

On January 10,2025, Nate Hinton was traded to the Memphis Hustle.