Former NBA Star Brandon Hunter Dead at 42
Brandon Hunter, a former NBA player who first gained prominence playing as a forward for Ohio University, has passed away. He was 42.
As of writing, no details surrounding Hunter's cause of death have been shared.
The sad news was confirmed by Ohio University head coach Jeff Boals, who paid tribute to the late player on X (formerly known as Twitter). Sharing a picture of Hunter, Boals wrote, "Sad day for Bobcat Nation. Brandon Hunter, Gone way too soon. One of the best to ever put on the green and white. #RIP."
Sad day for Bobcat Nation. Brandon Hunter, Gone way too soon. One of the best to ever put on the green and white. #RIP pic.twitter.com/nZFLXQMnBG
— Jeff Boals (@JeffBoals) September 12, 2023
Many who knew Hunter and interacted with him in the past shared their condolences in the replies.
Sports announcer Michael Reghi wrote, "A terrible shame. Greatly enjoyed talking with Brandon while calling ‘Cats TV games during his time in Athens. Condolences to all who grieve over his loss. @OhioBobcats."
Former NBA point guard T.J. Ford responded to the loss of his friend: "We just spoke last week. Losing a lot of my friends lately."
Sonny Johnson, a former teammate of Hunter's, wrote of the sad news, "RIP goes out to my former Ohio University teammate BRANDON HUNTER. #winner #beast @OhioUSportsAd @ohiou @OhioMBasketball @OhioBobcats."
Hunter shined as a high school basketball player in Cincinnati, Ohio, before playing for Ohio University. He was drafted by the Celtics in 2003, later playing for the Orlando Magic.
Throughout his professional career, which consisted of 67 games over two seasons, Hunter had a career-high of 17 points while playing against the Milwaukee Bucks in 2004.
After his NBA career, Hunter joined various international club teams overseas, playing from 2006 to 2013, when he officially retired.
