the steady, high-IQ Billiken guard who once flipped games with a veteran’s poise
Aaron Hines is a former Saint Louis guard whose value came from toughness, composure, and playmaking more than flash; in the 2016-17 season he appeared in all 33 games, started 24, averaged 6.4 points, and finished second on the Billikens with 84 assists[2]. His best proof point is his ceiling in a big moment: a 21-point game against UMass in January 2017, driven by aggressive rim pressure and a fearless free-throw attack[14]. For a team, he reads as a dependable, do-it-right guard—more floor general than highlight reel[1][2].
