Roy Hinson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 2, 1961 Trenton, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Franklin (Somerset, New Jersey) |
| College | Rutgers (1979–1983) |
| NBA draft | 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Playing career | 1983–1991 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 32, 23, 21, 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1986 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1986–1988 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1988–1991 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,206 (14.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,452 (6.8 rpg) |
| Blocks | 882 (1.7 bpg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roy Hinson (born May 2, 1961) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round (20th overall) of the 1983 NBA Draft. Hinson attended Franklin High School in Franklin Township, New Jersey. He then played his college career at Rutgers University in nearby New Brunswick. A 6'9" forward–center, Hinson played in eight NBA seasons from 1983 to 1991, for the Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets.
Hinson's best year as a professional came during the 1985–86 season as a member of the Cavaliers, appearing in 82 games and averaging 19.6 points per game. He also participated in the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, finishing seventh out of eight contestants. In his NBA career, Hinson played in 507 games and scored a total of 7,206 points.
References
- Roy Hinson's NBA stats @ databasebasketball.com