UC Riverside’s Denzel Hines adds size and versatility, but is still finding his scoring rhythm
Hines is a 2025–26 UC Riverside forward who gives the Highlanders added size and versatility, and his current production is modest at 1.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game on 30.0% shooting, but the roster move itself signals he is viewed as a useful depth piece with a physical, multi-role profile. He is the kind of fit who can help a team with energy, rebounding, and matchup flexibility rather than shot creation, making him more interesting for what he could become than what the box score shows right now.
