Cedric R. Hunter (born January 16, 1965) is a retired American 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 (left) in the 1986 Final Four | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1965-01-16) January 16, 1965 (age 57) Wichita Falls, Texas |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Omaha South (Omaha, Nebraska) |
College | Kansas (1983–1987) |
NBA draft | 1987 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 1987–1997 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 15 |
Career history | |
1987-1989 | Topeka Sizzlers |
1990-1992 | Omaha Racers |
1992 | Charlotte Hornets |
1992-1995 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
1995-1996 | Omaha Racers |
1995-1996 | San Diego Wildcards |
1996-1997 | Omaha Racers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats ![]() | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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.
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