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Former App State Basketball Player Craig Hinton Signs With Harlem Globetrotters

Recent Appalachian State men’s basketball graduate Craig Hinton has signed a deal with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Founded in 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters have played over 26,000 games in their history in over 120 countries around the world. The team plays an average of 450 live events per year.

Hinton played for two seasons at Appalachian State after joining the team as a transfer from VMI. He appeared in 62 career games, making 10 starts and averaging 4.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 16.5 minutes of action.

He enjoyed a strong senior season in 2017-18, appearing in all 33 contests and averaging 5.