R. J. Hunter
American Basketball Player and Shooter
Born
October 24th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player celebrated for shooting prowess. Played college basketball at Georgia State University, where he gained recognition for leading the team to an upset victory over the University of Baylor in the 2015 NCAA tournament. Selected 28th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2015 NBA Draft. Subsequently played for the Chicago Bulls and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League. Known for contributions as a shooting guard and his ability to score from long range.
Leading Georgia State to the NCAA tournament upset
Being selected 28th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft
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