Cedric Hunter
Hunter (left) in the 1986 Final Four
Personal information
Born (1965-01-16) January 16, 1965
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolOmaha South
(Omaha, Nebraska)
CollegeKansas (1983–1987)
NBA draft1987: undrafted
Playing career1987–1997
PositionPoint guard
Number15
Career history
1987–1989Topeka Sizzlers
1990–1992Omaha Racers
1992Charlotte Hornets
1992–1995Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995–1996Omaha Racers
1995–1996San Diego Wildcards
1996–1997Omaha Racers
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Cedric R. Hunter (born January 16, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was a 6'0" (183 cm) 180 lb (82 kg) point guard and played collegiately at the University of Kansas.

Hunter was signed as a free agent by the NBA's Charlotte Hornets to a 10-day contract on February 14, 1992,[1] and played one minute of one game with them in 1991–92, registering no statistics.

Hunter played for the Topeka Sizzlers, Omaha Racers, and the Sioux Falls Skyforce[2] in the Continental Basketball Association. Hunter is one of the CBA's All-Time leaders in games played and assists.[3][4]

After his basketball career ended, Hunter continued to reside in Omaha with his family. As of 2022, he works as a behavioral counselor at Boys Town Day School.[5]

Hunter is a member of the University of Kansas Basketball Hall of Fame as a player on the 1986 Final Four Team.

References

  1. ↑ 1992 NBA Transactions Archived March 11, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ Delbert Thompson (January 11, 1993). "CBA All-Stars seek to impress". Argus-Leader. p. C1. Retrieved March 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Blair Kerkhoff (January 13, 1997). "Hunter's long CBA career might be over". The Kansas City Star. p. C7. Retrieved March 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Cedric Hunter". Stats Crew.
  5. ↑ Ben Pickman (February 22, 2022). "In It for a Minute". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 20, 2022.


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