Anderson Hunt facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 5, 1969 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Southwestern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UNLV (1988–1991) |
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Undrafted |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anderson Hunt (born May 5, 1969) is a former American basketball player. He is best known for his time playing college basketball at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV).
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College Basketball Star
Anderson Hunt was a key player for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team. He played for them from 1988 to 1991. During this time, the team was very successful.
Winning a National Championship
In the 1989–90 season, Hunt helped lead UNLV to a national championship. This is one of the biggest achievements in college basketball. In the championship game, UNLV played against Duke University. UNLV won the game with a score of 103–73. Anderson Hunt scored 29 points in that important game. Because of his amazing performance, he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
Leaving College Early
After the 1991 season, Anderson Hunt decided to leave college early. He wanted to try and join the NBA. His coach, Jerry Tarkanian, had hoped Hunt would stay. The coach wanted him to become the main point guard for the team.
Professional Basketball Journey
Even though he was a great college player, Anderson Hunt was not chosen in the 1991 NBA draft. This meant no NBA team picked him directly.
Playing in Other Leagues
He was later picked by the La Crosse Catbirds in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) draft. The CBA was another professional basketball league in the United States. Hunt played in 42 CBA games over three seasons. He played for teams like the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Fort Wayne Fury, and Quad City Thunder. He scored about 11 points per game during his CBA career.
Hunt also played basketball professionally in other countries. He played in Turkey, Poland, and France.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career ended, Anderson Hunt started a new chapter. He worked at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Helping Young Athletes
Today, Anderson Hunt is involved with a youth basketball program. This program is supported by 4POINT4 Sports. He helps young players learn and grow in the sport.
Honored by UNLV
On November 11, 2023, UNLV honored Anderson Hunt. They retired his number 12 jersey. This means no other UNLV player will wear the number 12. It is a special way to remember his contributions to the team.
See also
In Spanish: Anderson Hunt para niños
