Warriors quietly developing another sharpshooting threat

The Golden State Warriors have long been renowned for their ability to identify and develop elite shooters, from Stephen Curry to, in the past, Klay Thompson. 

This season, Moses Moody has emerged as a reliable perimeter threat, shooting 39% from beyond the arc, while the acquisition of Buddy Hield has only bolstered Golden State’s deep-shooting arsenal. However, down in the G League, the franchise may be quietly cultivating its next sharpshooter.  

Rookie Blake Hinson has turned heads with the Santa Cruz Warriors, building on a strong collegiate career at Ole Miss and Pittsburgh, where he set a school record for the Panthers with 110 three-pointers in a single season. The 25-year-old has quickly established himself as one of the premier long-range marksmen in the G League.  

After a relatively slow start in the Tip-Off Tournament, Hinson has found his stride in the regular season. Through 26 games, he is averaging 18.8 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 44% from the field. Over the past month, however, he has taken his game to another level. 

On Feb. 13, he tallied a career-high 42 points, 11 rebounds and eight three-pointers in a win over the Stockton Kings. More recently, on March 12, he poured in 37 points on 6-of-9 shooting from deep — just days after a 34-point outing.