Former NBA participant Brandon Hunter died Tuesday, the Magic introduced. (42)

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He was 42 years outdated. (42)

The reason behind loss of life was not instantly identified. (42)

Hunter performed at Ohio University throughout his 4 years of faculty earlier than enjoying two seasons within the NBA. (42)

He was chosen within the second spherical of the 2003 NBA Draft by the Celtics, the place Hunter averaged 3.5 factors and 3.3 rebounds in 36 video games earlier than being chosen by the Charlotte Bobcats the following summer time in of the growth draft. (42)

He was then traded to the Magic.(42)

In Orlando, he averaged 3.1 factors and 2.2 rebounds in 31 video games through the 2004-05 season. (42)

“We are terribly saddened to learn of the loss of our former teammate, Brandon Hunter. We send our deepest condolences to the entire Hunter family,” the Magic mentioned in an announcement. (42)

A Cincinnati native, Hunter was a star ahead at Ohio in school. (42)

He was named to the All-Mid-American Conference Freshman crew in 2000 and made three consecutive appearances on the All-MAC first crew. (42)

“We are saddened to learn of the loss of Ohio basketball legend Brandon Hunter. Our hearts go out to Brandon’s family at this time,” Ohio Basketball wrote on X, previously referred to as Twitter.(42)

After his two seasons within the NBA, Hunter continued his basketball profession abroad in Greece, Italy, Puerto Rico and Turkey. (42)

He finally returned to his hometown of Cincinnati after ending his enjoying profession in 2013. (42)

Returning to the United States, Hunter began an actual property and sports activities administration firm. (42)

“At first, I wanted to get into coaching” Hunter told WCPO in 2017. “But with my background and all the things I discovered in regards to the NBA collective bargaining settlement and the offers I noticed whereas residing abroad, understanding how groups recruit and completely different kinds in numerous international locations, I made a decision to maneuver into administration. (42)

“I thought that would be where I would thrive and be the best.”(42)