Cedric Hunter
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 (left) in the 1986 Final Four | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1965 Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
| 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 at NBA.com | |
| 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, 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 in the Continental Basketball Association. Hunter is one of the CBA's All-Time leaders in games played and assists.
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.
Hunter is a member of the University of Kansas Basketball Hall of Fame as a player on the 1986 Final Four Team.