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Freshman guard transitioning seamlessly into college game

This year’s men’s basketball team has a level of depth that past teams lacked, especially when it comes to scoring.

A key element of the Cougars’ team also happens to be one of its newest members, freshman guard Nate Hinton.

“He’s a freshman, but he can play,” said head coach Kelvin Sampson. “He’s a high-level player. Nate’s one of the best guard rebounders around.”

Sampson’s fondness for a player who can hit the boards should come as no surprise, as he has preached defense and rebounding above all else.

Off the bench, Hinton has averaged 4.