Othello Hunter facts for kids
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Hunter with Bayern Munich in 2022
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| Born | May 28, 1986 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Liberian |
| High school | Richard J. Reynolds (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2008 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2008–2023 |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2010 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2009 | →Anaheim Arsenal |
| 2010 | Ilysiakos |
| 2010–2011 | Dinamo Sassari |
| 2011–2012 | Shandong Lions |
| 2012 | Azovmash Mariupol |
| 2012–2013 | Valladolid |
| 2013 | Jiangsu Monkey Kings |
| 2013–2014 | Montepaschi Siena |
| 2014–2016 | Olympiacos |
| 2016–2017 | Real Madrid |
| 2017–2019 | CSKA Moscow |
| 2019–2021 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2021–2023 | Bayern Munich |
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Tegba Othello Hunter (born May 28, 1986) is a former professional basketball player from the United States and Liberia. He is 6 feet 8 inches tall and played as a center or forward. Hunter played college basketball for four seasons. This included two years at Hillsborough CC and two years at Ohio State University. After college, he had a long career playing for many teams around the world.
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Early Basketball Days
High School Career
Othello Hunter played high school basketball at Richard J. Reynolds High School. This school is in his hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Othello Hunter went to Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. He played there for two years. Then, he joined Ohio State University in 2006. He played for the Buckeyes for two seasons. During his time there, he had one of the best field-goal percentages in the school's history.
In 2008, he decided to enter the 2008 NBA draft. However, he was not chosen by any team.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing in the NBA
In the summer of 2008, Hunter joined the Atlanta Hawks for their summer league games. He played very well, scoring points and getting rebounds. Because of his good performance, the Hawks signed him to a contract on August 11, 2008. He played for the Hawks until January 2010.
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Othello Hunter moved to Europe to continue his basketball career.
Early European Teams
In 2012, he played for a team in Ukraine called Azovmash Mariupol. After three months, he moved to Spain and signed with Blancos de Rueda Valladolid. In 2013, he signed a one-year deal with an Italian team, Montepaschi Siena.
Success with Olympiacos
On July 8, 2014, Hunter joined Olympiacos, a team in Greece. In his first season (2014–15), Olympiacos made it to the EuroLeague Final Four. They reached the finals but lost to Real Madrid. However, Olympiacos won the Greek League championship that season. This was Hunter's first big title! He also won the Greek League championship again with Olympiacos in 2016.
Joining Real Madrid
On August 29, 2016, Hunter signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid in Spain.
Winning the EuroLeague with CSKA Moscow
On July 13, 2017, Hunter signed a two-year contract with the Russian club CSKA Moscow. He had a great season in 2019, scoring 22 points in one game. On May 23, 2019, Hunter and CSKA Moscow won the EuroLeague championship. This was a huge achievement in his career!
Time with Maccabi Tel Aviv
On July 16, 2019, Hunter moved to Israel and joined Maccabi Tel Aviv. He signed a one-year deal. In December 2019, he scored a career-high 20 points in a EuroLeague game against his old team, CSKA Moscow. He signed an extension with Maccabi in February 2020. He left the club in June 2021.
Last Team: Bayern Munich
On July 21, 2021, Othello Hunter signed with Bayern Munich in Germany. He played there until 2023, which marked the end of his professional career.
Personal Life
Othello Hunter's parents are from Liberia. They moved to the United States before he was born.
Images for kids
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Othello Hunter in 2017
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See also
In Spanish: Othello Hunter para niños
