{
  "id": 12193581,
  "title": "Former Pitt Star Blake Hinson Delivers Incredible Quote About How He Can Stay on Jazz Roster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/former-pitt-star-blake-hinson-delivers-incredible-quote-about-how-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:07:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-pitt-star-blake-hinson-170733422.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pittsburgh basketball standout Blake Hinson has provided an inspiring quote about his determination to remain on the Utah Jazz roster. Hinson, who was the top scorer during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons at Pitt, has transitioned to a more complementary role at the NBA level. Despite not finding his place with the Lakers, Warriors, and Trail Blazers, Hinson found success with the Jazz, averaging 11.9 points per game over 14 games last season.\n\nHinson's preseason performance with the Jazz included a strong showing in the team's first game, scoring 14 points on 5-of-8 field goal attempts and grabbing six rebounds. However, the most memorable aspect of his performance came during the postgame interview when Hinson was asked about the early rotations and team dynamics. In his response, Hinson expressed his willingness to do \"anything\" to earn a permanent spot on the roster. He humorously suggested that he could \"go get coffee,\" \"make a shot,\" \"talk to somebody,\" or even \"watch your dog.\" Hinson's quote highlights his eagerness to contribute in any way possible to the team's success.\n\nWhile the Jazz are unlikely to ask Hinson to embark on a dog-walking business, they are certainly interested in seeing him continue to score 3-pointers and contribute to the team's overall performance. Hinson's college and NBA stats reflect his impressive scoring ability, with a consistent .444 field goal percentage and a 48.9 percent 3-point shooting percentage throughout his career. As he continues to work towards securing a permanent role on the Utah Jazz roster, Hinson's determination and positive attitude serve as a testament to his commitment both on and off the court.",
  "summary": "The most memorable part of Hinson's preseason performance came during the postgame interview.",
  "key_points": [
    "Blake Hinson aims to stay on Utah Jazz roster.",
    "Former Pitt star averaged 11.9 points per game last season.",
    "Hinson's quote shows eagerness to contribute in any way."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}