Justin Hinds

Height:
6-5
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Wilmington, DE
High School:
Salesianum School
Position:
Guard

Before Air Force

Attended the USAFA Prep School in 2024-25 and played on the basketball team … played for coach Taylor Trevisan at The Salesianum School …second-team all-state … averaged 13 points, six rebounds and four assister per game as a senior … helped lead Salesiunum to a state championship in 2023 … also played soccer, playing center backer … led soccer program to two state titles … honor society member and graduated with 3.92 grade-point average … also played for WER1 club team, where he was the team captain.

Personal

Member of Cadet Squadron 16 … son of Daniel and Laura Hinds … has an older brother … cousin, Danny Hinds, played college basketball at Drexel … nickname is J … undecided on academic major … hobbies are soccer, lacrosse and trail running … Why I came to the Academy: “For the basketball and the opportunities.” … enjoys listening to Leaf Ward … favorite athlete is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander … favorite teams are the Philadelphia Eagles and 76ers … something not many people know about him is that he used to be a big wave surfer and has also played soccer his whole life.