NCAA Investigates Hines
The NCAA is investigating basketball guard CJ Hines concerning his eligibility. This review is focused on events that transpired before his enrollment at Temple University. The announcement was made by the program on Wednesday afternoon.
CJ Hines’ Ineligibility and Its Impact
During the NCAA review, Hines will not participate in any athletic competitions. Consequently, he will miss Temple’s season opener against Delaware State.
Background on CJ Hines
- Hines has had a substantial college basketball career, scoring 2,318 points overall.
- Before joining Temple, Hines played for Alabama State for two seasons and Faulkner for three years.
- In the 2023-24 season, he was instrumental in leading Alabama State to the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament.
- He earned the tournament MVP award last year and started every game for Alabama State, including two NCAA Tournament games.
Hines was expected to significantly enhance the Owls’ lineup with his experience and scoring capability. This situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
