Education
Hinson attended Franklin High School in Franklin Township, New Jersey.
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 National Basketball Association seasons from 1983 to 1991, for the Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. He also participated in the 1986 National Basketball Association Slam Dunk Contest, finishing seventh out of eight contestants.
In his National Basketball Association career, Hinson played in 507 games and scored a total of 7,206 points.
Hinson"s best year as a professional came during the 1985-1986 season as a member of the Cavaliers, appearing in 82 games and averaging 19.6 points per game.