Hines is projected to be part of the 2026-27 Huskies' starting lineup for their regular season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Analysis:Even though Hines' collegiate career still includes zero starts, he earned not only Connecticut interest during the recent offseason but also an improved opportunity. Despite fewer than 20.0 minutes per game for Seton Hall, his statistical averages feature 5.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks. UConn experienced firsthand how excellent Hines can be, as against the Huskies, he averaged 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks.
