LOOK: Former Pitt Stars Take Part in First NBA Media Day

On Monday, NBA teams around the league participated in media day.

The players on those teams took photos, answered questions from the media, and more throughout the festivities. Check out the below images of Pitt’s former players, Bub Carrington and Blake Hinson, who are both getting ready to make their NBA debuts this season.

Blake Hinson at the Golden State Warriors media day 2024, ahead of his first season in the NBA out of Pitt.

Bub Carrington talked abt his time at the Ravens game last night. Carrington told me he grew up watching Carmelo Anthony & Will Barton come back to games so it was an amazing feeling. Also made sure to say his team will win vs. Bengals & Commanders.#ForTheDistrict #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/Ad0eqdGTZa

— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) October 1, 2024

Nice answer about being from Charm City by @WashWizards rookie Bub Carrington. Love his energy and passion ..I predict @NBA all rookie team …has the right attitude and can really play @MonSportsNet pic.twitter.com/MAj1Cwp8OM

— Jimmy Patsos (@CoachPatsos) September 30, 2024

Hinson recently signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Golden State Warriors. Hinson is currently on the team’s training camp roster and will battle for a spot on the opening night roster alongside the greatest shooter of all time, Stephen Curry, another elite shooter in Buddy Hield, and others.

Hinson went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, but quickly after, signed a two-way deal with the Lakers and new head coach JJ Redick. Hinson played in the NBA Summer League for the Lakers alongside Bronny James and company. In the Summer League, Hinson had two games in which he hit at least five three pointers. In his final game on July 21, Hinson lit up the Chicago Bulls for 25 points, three rebounds, and two assists in a dominant win for his Lakers’ squad.

Carrington was drafted No. 14 overall by the Washington Wizards in this year’s NBA Draft. He finished NBA Summer League action with the following averages across his five games: 15.8 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, and 5.2 assists per game. He earned Second Team All-Summer League honors with his performance throughout the schedule in Vegas.

Carrington started 33 games for Pitt as a rookie, averaging 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. The Baltimore, Maryland native shot 41% from the field and 32% from three-point range in his freshman campaign, and alongside Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett, starred for the Panthers in the back court. He became Jeff Capel’s first one-and-done prospect at Pitt.