Darnell Hinson facts for kids
Darnell Hinson, born on May 28, 1980, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a point guard, which is a key player who helps lead the team's offense. Darnell is 6 feet, 1 inch tall. He played basketball for four years in college at Northeastern State University. After college, he had a long career playing professionally in places like Europe and South America.
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Hinson with Czarni Słupsk in January 2012
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 28, 1980 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| High school | Muskogee (Muskogee, Oklahoma) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Northeastern State (2000–2004) |
| NBA Draft | 2004 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2004–2017 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2005 | USC Freiburg |
| 2005–2006 | Landstede Zwolle |
| 2006–2007 | Hanzevast Capitals |
| 2007–2008 | West Sydney Razorbacks |
| 2008 | Vaqueros de Bayamón |
| 2008–2009 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2009 | Limoges CSP |
| 2010 | Gallitos de Isabela |
| 2010–2011 | Polonia Warszawa |
| 2011 | B-Meg Llamados |
| 2011 | Gallitos de Isabela |
| 2011–2012 | Czarni Słupsk |
| 2012–2013 | Oberwart Gunners |
| 2013 | Brujos de Guayama |
| 2013 | Titanes del Licey |
| 2013–2014 | Krasny Oktyabr |
| 2014 | Zepter Vienna |
| 2014–2017 | Brujos de Guayama |
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Darnell Hinson's Basketball Journey
Darnell Hinson was a fantastic point guard at Muskogee High School in Oklahoma. After high school, he played college basketball for Northeastern State University from 2000 to 2004.
College Success
During his time at Northeastern State, Darnell became a top player. In the 2002–03 season, he was named the Player of the Game in the Championship Final. This was a huge game against Kentucky Wesleyan.
He also became the all-time leading scorer for Northeastern State University. He scored an amazing 1,498 points during his college career!
Elite Eight Tournament Star
Darnell started at Northeastern State as a "walk-on" player, meaning he wasn't given a scholarship right away. But he quickly proved how good he was. In 2003, he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA-II Elite Eight Tournament. He played incredibly well, making many shots and helping his team.
As a senior, Darnell averaged 23.6 points per game. He was great at shooting, getting rebounds, and making assists. He even had a game where he scored 46 points! His excellent play earned him All-America honors in 2004.
Professional Career Begins
After college, Darnell started his professional basketball career in Europe in 2003. His first team was USC Freiburg in Germany. He was their top scorer, averaging 20.2 points per game.
The next year, he moved to the Netherlands. He played for Landstede Zwolle in 2005–06 and then for Hanzevast Capitals in 2006–07. In the Netherlands, he was recognized as an All-Star and one of the best guards in the league.
Playing in Australia
In the 2007–08 season, Darnell played for the West Sydney Razorbacks in Australia's NBL. He was one of the top players in the league. He ranked in the top 10 for scoring and top 20 for assists. He was also second in the league for steals, showing his great defense.
In 2008, he signed a deal with the Perth Wildcats, another Australian team. However, in 2009, he joined Limoges CSP in France.
Later Career Teams
Darnell continued to play for many different teams around the world. He played for the B-Meg Llamados in the Philippines. In the 2012–13 season, he played in Austria for the Oberwart Gunners.
In 2013, he joined Krasny Oktyabr in Russia. He later played for Zepter Vienna in Austria in 2014. Darnell Hinson's career showed his dedication to basketball, playing for teams in many different countries until 2017.
