Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
Roy Hinson was a dominating defensive force throughout his Rutgers career, which spanned from 1979-1983. The 6-9 Hinson, who graduated from nearby Franklin High School, came to Rutgers as a raw, thin athlete and left as a first-round NBA draft choice. Hinson is the Scarlet Knights' second all-time leading shot-blocker with 356. The 1983 Rutgers graduate added a little bit to his game each season at Rutgers, improving his scoring averages from 9.7 as a freshman to 16.6 as a senior. His 1,525 career points are 10th on the all-time list and he is the fifth-leading rebounder in school history with 860. Hinson was a first-round draft choice of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 14.2 points per game in an NBA career, which included stints with the 76ers and Nets. His NBA career ended after the 1991 season due to a knee injury.
