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Cedric Hunter
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Hunter (left) in the 1986 Final Four
Personal information
Born (1965-01-16) January 16, 1965 (age 59)
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
High school Omaha South
(Omaha, Nebraska)
Listed height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College Kansas (1983–1987)
NBA Draft 1987 / Undrafted
Pro career 1987–1997
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
  • CBA assists leader (1994)

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, 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.

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