"Behind The Bonnies" is a GoBonnies.com feature series where we get to know student-athletes at St. Bonaventure University. In this edition, we meet sophomore Jonah Hinton.

Sophomore Jonah Hinton has been a key to the Bonnies strong start this season.

The Chicago native has averaged over eight points per game for the year and has seen his role expand after moving into the starting lineup in mid-December.

To begin Atlantic 10 play, he scored new career highs in back-to-back games, first with 16 points in a win over VCU Dec. 31 before tallying new Division I bests in both points (17) and rebounds (7) in a win at Fordham Jan. 4. He's posted double figures in eight games so far this season.

He joined the Bonnies after a standout campaign last season at Panola College. 

At Panola, Hinton started all 34 games where he averaged 14.2 points, 3.2 assists and 2.1 rebounds per outing. Hinton also connected on 40 percent of his three-pointers (85-214). He helped the squad there to a Top 20 national ranking and a spot in the second round of the NJCAA national tournament. In his high school days, he was his conference's Player of the Year while at Naperville Central (Ill.) and he posted a 3.8 GPA in the classroom.

What's your favorite thing about playing basketball? Competing. I love going out and playing against someone who has put in a lot of work. 

When was the first time you heard about St. Bonaventure? I was playing basketball back home with my trainer and I played with (former Bonnies standout) Jalen Adaway and we talked about Bonaventure. 

What is your favorite song? My favorite song is Ron Artest by Babyface Ray. 

What is your favorite food? Fried chicken 

Who is your favorite basketball player? Damian Lillard 

What are your hobbies outside of basketball? Play chess and video games, hang out with family, and help out with the community. 

Describe your basketball game... I can shoot from range, and I can get to my spot while also being a playmaker. 

What's your favorite basketball memory? During the tournament bidding process at Panola College, we thought our season was over, but we saw our highlights show up on TV and we were so happy. 

What are your goals after college? To play professional basketball at the highest level possible. 

How would you describe your personality? I am more laid back, but when you get to know me, I open up and I am fun to be around.