2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
Justin Hinds
- Height:
- 6-5
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Wilmington, DE
- High School:
- Salesianum School
- Position:
- Guard
2025-26 (Freshman):
- Played in 29 games, making three starts.
- Averaged 1.4 ppg and 1.4 rpg.
- Collegiate debut vs. Belmont, with two assists.
- Best game of season was at Navy, with career-high's of eight points and six rebounds.
- Scored six points against Fresno State.
- Grabbed five rebounds against UNLV.
- Career-high two blocked shots against Wyoming.
- Career-high 33 minutes played against San Diego State, grabbing four rebounds.
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.
