The Daily Cougar · May 19, 2020
Reports: Nate Hinton to keep name in NBA Draft, go pro
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton announced in early April he was entering his name into the 2020 NBA Draft pool | Mikol Kindle Jr./The CougarSophomore Nate Hinton will forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and keep his name in the NBA Draft pool after hiring an agent, according to multiple Monday night reports.
“It was very tough because just knowing everything that you are leaving behind, the atmosphere, fan support, the program and (head coach Kelvin) Sampson,” he told the Houston Chronicle on Monday of his decision. “It seems like I just got here to Houston and now I’m leaving. I’m leaving on a good note to pursue my dreams.”