Hines is primed to make an immediate impact for Pennington with his ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor. The 6’6 forward can get to the rim off the bounce and moves well without the ball in his hands. Hines has a high release on his jumper and can knock down open shots from behind the arc. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Hines is a lanky forward prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor over the next couple of months.

Hines stands at a legitimate 6-foot-8 now, and with his length and athleticism, is a real defensive presence. He can close out on the perimeter and does a good job of challenging shots without fouling. While inconsistent still, he has an intriguing inside-out offensive skillset that should draw scholarship attention in time.

Hines consistently impacts the game with his activity and presence on the defensive end. He has a nose for the basketball, using his instincts and timing to alter shots around the rim while also securing rebounds at a high rate. His ability to affect plays without needing the ball in his hands makes him a valuable contributor on that side of the floor. Offensively, Hines has shown that he is more than capable of putting the ball in the basket and providing valuable scoring depth for his team. He understands how to play within the flow of the game and takes advantage of the opportunities that come his way. One of the most encouraging aspects of his game is the steady progress he continues to make, as he consistently adds new dimensions to his skill set. With his defensive impact, rebounding ability, and continued development as a scorer, Hines is a prospect trending in the right direction.

A transfer from conference rival Parkland, Hines has quickly emerged as a focal point for Central while developing into a consistent double-figure scorer up front. Despite some struggles on Tuesday night, he still worked his way to 12 points, doing most of his work around the basket. Hines operates well from short corner or elbow areas as threat to score or facilitate, showing upside as a slasher out to the perimeter with a promising blend of skill, fluidity, and physicality. He shows real creativity as a passer in tight confines with potential to space the floor down the line. Things appear to come easily to Hines as he possess a clear level of natural talent, so he’ll need to be mindful of continuing to commit to doing the dirty work that his size and athleticism allow for. Nonetheless, he’s emerged as a clear scholarship-level option with D1 potential as he continues to refine.

Cam Hines is headed to The Perkiomen School after a great summer with WE R1 and at the Hoop Group Future All-American camp. The forward with a lot of potential has game both inside and out. In the paint, he easily backs defenders down and can finish in multiple ways with soft touch at the basket. In addition to his playmaking out of the post, he can also knock down the mid-range with ease. Hines can handle the ball on the perimeter and defends multiple positions. He will continue to improve overall at Perkiomen.

Hines is an athletic forward who excels at grabbing rebound on either end of the floor, he always positions himself in good spots and uses his long arms to extend himself to collect boards. He is effective running the floor in transition. His big frame eats away space on the interior. He continues to get better with time and his best basketball is ahead of him. Looking forward to tracking his progress.

With his height (6’6”), solid frame and soft touch, Hines did a remarkable job of finishing in close. He collected drop passes and lobs as well as errant shots and then converted on those opportunities. He frequently scored at the rim despite having multiple defenders hanging on his arms. Hines is an athletic big with good rim-to-rim speed, so he also produced points on the secondary break. Hines caught opponents by surprise with his dependable three-point stroke. He was especially effective in pick-n-pop action along the arc. On defense, Hines provided rim protection and controlled the boards.