Huntingdon College has appointed Zach Hinton as its new Assistant Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach. Previously, he worked alongside Head Coach Carson Long at Hampden-Sydney during the 2025-2026 season where he managed recruiting logistics and personnel scouting. Hinton's coaching experience includes roles at William Peace University and Bridgewater College, contributing significantly to recruiting efforts and player development. He expressed enthusiasm for joining the Huntingdon community and is committed to enhancing the program's excellence.

By the Numbers
  • Hinton鈥檚 recruiting efforts included guiding the Pacers to their first conference championship appearance.
  • He recruited the 2024 USA South Rookie of the Year, Ryan Lominack.
State of Play
  • Hinton鈥檚 most recent role was at Hampden-Sydney, focusing on player recruitment and scouting.
  • He has a Master鈥檚 in Coaching and Sports Leadership, enhancing his coaching credentials.
What's Next

Hinton aims to integrate into the Huntingdon community and start player development efforts, establishing strong relationships with student-athletes and the coaching staff.

Bottom Line

Huntingdon College is investing in its basketball program with Hinton's appointment, potentially leading to improved recruitment and player performance as he works to build on the team鈥檚 successes.