Rico Hines
DaRico Hines | |
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| Born | February 17, 1978 United States |
| Occupation | Basketball coach |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Assistant coach for Philadelphia 76ers, player development |
DaRico Travone Hines (born February 17, 1978) is an American basketball coach currently serving as an assistant for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played collegiate basketball with the UCLA Bruins.
College career
Hines graduated from UCLA in 2002, earning a bachelor's degree in history complemented by a minor in African-American studies. During his time as a player, he shared the court with future NBA standout Baron Davis.
Coaching career
Between 2006 and 2010, Hines worked with the Golden State Warriors as a player development assistant under head coach Don Nelson, reuniting with former UCLA teammates Baron Davis and Matt Barnes.
From 2010 until 2015, he held an assistant coaching position at St. John's University, collaborating with head coach Steve Lavin.
In 2016, Hines joined the NBA G League's Reno Bighorns as an assistant coach. He was elevated in 2019 to Director of Player Development while continuing his coaching responsibilities.
Hines became part of the Toronto Raptors' coaching staff in 2022, working alongside Earl Watson—a former UCLA teammate—and played a role in advancing All-Star Pascal Siakam's skills.
Following one season with Toronto, he accompanied ex-Raptors head coach Nick Nurse to the Philadelphia 76ers to serve as an assistant coach.
During the offseason, Hines organizes prominent summer pick-up basketball sessions at UCLA known as Rico Hines Runs, which attract NBA and international talent and have garnered considerable online popularity.
Personal life
On August 18, 2012, Hines wed actress Tichina Arnold, recognized for her portrayal of Pamela James on the FOX sitcom Martin (1992–97). Their marriage ended in divorce announced by Arnold in January 2016.
Hines remarried on August 2, 2025, to banking executive Kathleen Olson.
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