RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The second-highest scorer in the state of North Carolina is probably a guy you've never heard of.
Amir Hinton is averaging 33.6 points per game, only trailing Chris Clemmons at Campbell who is racking up 33.8 ppg.
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Hinton is in his first season with the Shaw Bears after transferring from Lock Haven University, where he played his first two seasons.
Hinton, a 6-5 junior from Philadelphia, set the Shaw record for most points scored in a single game with 49 on Tuesday night in the Bears' 95-90 overtime win against Barton.
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He said his main goal is to make it to the NBA and also lead Shaw to a national title. The Bears improved to 5-2 after his sizzling performance against Barton.
Shaw returns to action and conference play on Dec. 13 at Elizabeth City State.