Photo 1 Description: Basketball forward Kyle Hines runs down the court.
Caption: Kyle Hines, a senior forward, was front and center from the get-go. He began the season as the media’s pre-season Southern Conference player of the year.
Photo 2 Description: Kyle Hines walks beside Coach Mike Dement.
Caption: Coach Mike Dement secured his 300th career win as a head coach in January.
Photo 3 Description: Kyle Hines sits beside senior guard Dwayne Johnson, before a game.
Caption: Senior Dwayne Johnson (right) led the team in assists – many of them to Kyle Hines down low in the paint.
Photo 4 Description: Kyle Hines attempts a steal and makes contact with a Wofford player.
Caption: Kyle Hines offered tenacious defense and led the team in steals with 56 for the season.
Photo 5 Description: A defender grabs Hines’ jersey, as the ball is in the air.
Caption: In the lane, Hines was seemingly unstoppable. He made 56 percent of his shots this year.
Photo 6 Description: Hines dribbles while being heavily guarded.
Caption: Kyle Hines’ presence down low drew extra attention from opponents – helping free up three-pointers when Hines would kick the ball outside.
Photo 7 Description: Hines and opponent both block out as they prepare for a rebound.
Caption: Hines led the team in rebounds, pulling down 281.
Photo 8 Description: Two opponents and Hines reach for a rebound.
Caption: He secured his 1,000th career rebound in February. He became the sixth player (since such statistics were kept) in Division I history to tally 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 300 blocks
in a career.
Photo 9 Description: Hines apparently wins the battle for the rebound, against two defenders.
Caption: A key to rebounding is establishing position and blocking out. Hines’ weightlifting and fitness regimen allowed him to dominate the lane.
Photo 10 Description: Ben Stywall and Kyle Hines battle two opponents for a rebound.
Caption: Forward Ben Stywall (right), a sophomore, was second in team rebounds, with 191.
Photo 11 Description: Kyle Hines and an opponent stretch to grasp a loose ball.
Caption: A loose ball often goes to the player who wants it the most – and no one surpassed Hines’ competitive drive.
Photo 12 Description: Kyle Hines posts up to receive a pass near the goal. A defender is behind him.
Caption: Hines’ 6’6” frame allowed him to post up for passes near the goal.
Photo 13 Description: Hines soars to the basket, with ball in right hand. A defender attempts to disrupt the play.
Caption: Once Hines had the ball down low, he could pivot along the baseline, kick it back out – or perhaps take it up strong with a right-handed power move.
Photo 14 Description: As crowd awaits the dramatic last shot, Kyle Hines heaves a three-point attempt in final seconds of the game.
Caption: Hines attempted a last-second three-pointer against Wofford. The fans felt confident with the ball in Hines’ hands late in a game.
Photo 15 Description: Hines plays defense against an opponent looking to pass or drive.
Caption: The team finished with 19 wins and 12 losses. Hines will graduate with his retired #42 jersey hanging in the rafters.