NCAA Adam Hinton Wins Cornell's Annual Breakthrough Athlete Award, Concluding College Career Perfectly
Cornell University announced on the 8th that Taiwanese-American mixed-blood basketball player Adam Hinton won the Annual Breakthrough Athlete Award, perfectly concluding his college career. His mother expressed surprise and delight at her son's recognized efforts.
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(CNA Reporter Chen Rong-chen Taipei 8th) Cornell University, an Ivy League institution, held its awards ceremony today, where Taiwanese-American mixed-blood basketball player Adam Hinton won the Annual Breakthrough Athlete Award, perfectly concluding his college career. His mother, Zang Zhen-zhuo, expressed surprise and delight that her son's efforts were recognized.
Adam Hinton, a Taiwanese-American mixed-blood basketball player serving as a guard for Ivy League Cornell University, saw a comprehensive improvement in his stats during his senior season. He started all 28 games and, with increased playing time, averaged 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, with a three-point shooting percentage exceeding 40%. He transitioned from a bench player to a stable starter.
Although he couldn't lead Cornell University to the Ivy League championship or advance to the NCAA "March Madness," Hinton's explosive growth throughout the year was undiminished. His average points per game increased by more than 8 points, allowing him to stand out among nearly a thousand student-athletes and be nominated for Cornell University's Annual Breakthrough Athlete Award.
Hinton competed for the award with female track and field athlete Francine Stevens, women's field hockey player Uma Kading, and male tennis player Rodrigo Fernandes, ultimately winning the Annual Breakthrough Athlete Award, adding another achievement to his senior season record.
His mother, Zang Zhen-zhuo, told a CNA reporter that she only learned last week that her son was on the final nominee list and initially thought he wouldn't win. She was surprised but happy that Hinton's many years of effort fully manifested this season and received widespread recognition. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150508
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Adam Hinton, a Taiwanese-American mixed-blood basketball player serving as a guard for Ivy League Cornell University, saw a comprehensive improvement in his stats during his senior season. He started all 28 games and, with increased playing time, averaged 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, with a three-point shooting percentage exceeding 40%. He transitioned from a bench player to a stable starter.
Although he couldn't lead Cornell University to the Ivy League championship or advance to the NCAA "March Madness," Hinton's explosive growth throughout the year was undiminished. His average points per game increased by more than 8 points, allowing him to stand out among nearly a thousand student-athletes and be nominated for Cornell University's Annual Breakthrough Athlete Award.
Hinton competed for the award with female track and field athlete Francine Stevens, women's field hockey player Uma Kading, and male tennis player Rodrigo Fernandes, ultimately winning the Annual Breakthrough Athlete Award, adding another achievement to his senior season record.
His mother, Zang Zhen-zhuo, told a CNA reporter that she only learned last week that her son was on the final nominee list and initially thought he wouldn't win. She was surprised but happy that Hinton's many years of effort fully manifested this season and received widespread recognition. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150508
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