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Brandon Hunter

Hunter playing for Napoli in 2006
Personal information
Born	(1980-11-24)November 24, 1980 Cincinnati, Ohio
Nationality	American
Died	September 12, 2023(2023-09-12) (aged 42)
High school	Withrow (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	266 lb (121 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career	2003–2013
Career history
2003–2004	Boston Celtics
2004–2005	Orlando Magic
2005	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2006	Panathinaikos
2006	Carpisa Napoli
2006–2007	TDShop.it Livorno
2007–2008	Angelico Biella
2008	Capitanes de Arecibo
2008–2009	Premiata Montegranaro
2009–2010	Hapoel Jerusalem
2010–2011	Aliağa Petkim
2011	Ventspils
2011–2012	BBC Bayreuth
2012–2013	Hapoel Gilboa Galil
2013	Entente Orléanaise
2013	ALM Évreux Basket
2013	Club Atlético Aguada
Career highlights and awards
NCAA rebounding leader (2003) 3× First-team All-MAC (2001–2003) MAC All-Freshman Team (2000)

Brandon Hunter (born November 24, 1980 – died September 12, 2023) was an American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward.

After playing college basketball for Ohio University, Brandon became the top rebounder in the NCAA Division I during the 2002–03 season. He was then chosen by the Boston Celtics in the 2003 NBA draft. After playing one season each for the Celtics and the Orlando Magic in the NBA, he played for many teams, mostly in Europe.

High School Basketball Days

Brandon Hunter went to Withrow High School in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. During his junior year, he averaged 13 points and 11 rebounds per game. His team even made it to the state semifinals!

Before his senior year, he decided to play college basketball for Ohio University. In 2017, Brandon was honored by being added to the Withrow Athletic Hall of Fame.

College Basketball Career

Brandon had a great college career at Ohio University.

• Freshman Year (1999–2000): He was the third-highest scorer and second-best rebounder on his team. Because of his strong start, he was named to the MAC All-Freshman Team.
• Sophomore Year (2000–01): Brandon played almost 33 minutes per game, which was the most on his team. He was among the top five players in his conference for both scoring (18.1 points per game) and rebounding (9.4 rebounds per game). He was also named to the All-MAC First Team.
• Junior Year (2001–02): He continued to lead his team in minutes, scoring (17.3 points per game), and rebounding (9.1 rebounds per game). He earned another All-MAC First Team selection.
• Senior Year (2002–03): This was his best college season! Brandon led the entire NCAA Division I in rebounding, averaging 12.6 rebounds per game. He also scored 21.5 points per game and had 24 "double-doubles" (meaning he got double-digit points and rebounds in the same game). For the third year in a row, he was named to the All-MAC First Team.

Brandon is one of the few college players to get over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in his career. He is still the best rebounder in Ohio University's history and ranks among their top scorers.

Professional Basketball Journey

Playing in the NBA

The Boston Celtics picked Brandon Hunter in the second round of the 2003 NBA draft. He was the 56th player chosen overall. He played well in the summer league, showing off his skills. This led to him signing a contract with the Celtics in July 2003.

Brandon played his first NBA game on January 9, 2004. He wore the number 56 to remember his draft spot. In his first season, he played 36 games for the Celtics, averaging 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

After his time with the Celtics, Brandon was chosen by the Charlotte Bobcats in a special draft for new teams. However, he was soon traded to the Orlando Magic. He played 31 games for the Magic, averaging 3.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. His last NBA game was with the Magic in April 2005.

Playing Around the World

After his time in the NBA, Brandon played basketball in many different countries.

• Greece and Italy (2006): He first joined Panathinaikos in Greece. After a hand injury, he moved to Italy to play for Carpisa Napoli.
• Back to Italy (2006–2009): Brandon returned to Italy to play for TDShop.it Livorno and then Angelico Biella. In 2008, he briefly played in Puerto Rico for Capitanes de Arecibo. He then returned to Italy for a fourth time, playing for Premiata Montegranaro. He was the best rebounder in the Italian league during the 2008–09 season!
• Israel, Turkey, and Latvia (2009–2011): He then played for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel. His team reached the Final Four in Israel and the quarterfinals in Europe. Brandon even earned "MVP of the Week" honors twice! After Israel, he played in Turkey for Aliağa Petkim and then in Latvia for BK Ventspils.
• Germany, Israel, France, and Uruguay (2011–2013): In 2011, he played for BBC Bayreuth in Germany. He then returned to Israel to play for Hapoel Gilboa Galil. Later, he played for two teams in France, Orléans Loiret Basket and ALM Évreux Basket. His final playing experience was with Club Atlético Aguada in Uruguay in 2013.

Coaching and Personal Life

After his playing career, Brandon Hunter became a coach in the Cincinnati area. He also worked as a Real estate broker and a sports agent, helping other athletes.

Brandon Hunter passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 42.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular Season

Playoffs

See also

In Spanish: Brandon Hunter para niños

• List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season rebounding leaders
• List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds