It's not always easy to judge how valuable a mid-major NBA draft prospect is, as it's tough to translate small-school success to the pro ranks.
But sometimes you just know a flat-out baller when you see one.
That's the case for 6'5" Georgia State junior R.J. Hunter, the sweet-shooting 2-guard who earned 2013-14 Sun Belt Player of the Year honors. As a sophomore, he scored 18.3 points per game, poured in 100 three-pointers and led the Panthers to the conference title game.
The 20-year-old from Indianapolis brought his elite skills to Georgia State because his father, Ron Hunter, is the squad's head coach. Coming out of Pike High School, he received offers from programs such as Iowa, Cincinnati, Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest and Oregon State.
It's safe to say he's far more than mid-major material. And in the near future, he'll be NBA material.
Hunter's draft appeal is driven largely by his combination of shooting prowess and size.
He's got an ultra-fluid and incredibly quick delivery, and he's long enough to release over wings at the next level. In addition to his 6'5 ...
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Meet R.J. Hunter, the Top Mid-Major 2015 NBA Draft Prospect
September 19th, 2014 by Daniel O'Brien Leave a reply »
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