Cedric Hunter | |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 0 |
Weight Lb: | 180 |
Birth Date: | 16 January 1965 |
Birth Place: | Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
High School: | Omaha South (Omaha, Nebraska) |
College: | Kansas (1983–1987) |
Draft Year: | 1987 |
Career Start: | 1987 |
Career End: | 1997 |
Career Number: | 15 |
Career Position: | Point guard |
Years1: | 1987–1989 |
Team1: | Topeka Sizzlers |
Years2: | 1990–1992 |
Team2: | Omaha Racers |
Team3: | Charlotte Hornets |
Years4: | 1992–1995 |
Team4: | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
Years5: | 1995–1996 |
Team5: | Omaha Racers |
Years6: | 1995–1996 |
Team6: | San Diego Wildcards |
Years7: | 1996–1997 |
Team7: | Omaha Racers |
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Cedric R. Hunter (born January 16, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Wichita Falls,TX, 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.