Eric Hunter - College Basketball News & Rumors

Fans storm the court after Eric Hunter Jr.'s goal tended shot proves to be the difference in Butler's upset over No. 13 Xavier

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Butler's Manny Bates, Eric Hunter Jr. out vs. St. John's Butler center Manny Bates and guard Eric Hunter Jr.

MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Butler's Manny Bates, Eric Hunter Jr. out vs. St. John's Butler center Manny Bates and guard Eric Hunter Jr.

MARCH 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Out against St. John's Hunter will sit out when St. John's and the Bulldogs play each other Wednesday, according to their Twitter account.

Impact According to the Bulldogs, Hunter did not meet academic expectations required from their team program. Thus, there is a chance he may not play all of the 2023 Big East Tournament or March Madness, even if the Bulldogs are able to make it far. So until further notice, Hunter's availability status will be questionable at least.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes scoreless on senior night Hunter provided zero points (0-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 72-56 loss to Marquette. He also had three turnovers.

Impact In a symbolic effort of Hunter's lackluster season, the fifth-year senior transfer bricked everything as Butler celebrated senior night. Hunter is 2-for-14 from beyond the arc over his last five games.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers game-winner Hunter logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Friday's 69-67 win over Xavier.

Impact On Butler's final possession, Hunter drove coast-to-coast and earned a goaltending call on a game-winning dunk attempt. Hunter finished with modest totals overall, but his energy and facilitating helped notch an upset victory for Butler. Hunter is now averaging 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to rock bottom Hunter closed with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Sunday's 86-56 loss to UConn.

Impact Since booming for 23 points against DePaul, Hunter has combined for just 21 points across Butler's last five contests. He was invisible Sunday, and Hunter has failed to provide a two-way spark in the backcourt despite his featured role.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Butler's Eric Hunter Jr. flies high with incredible acrobatic layup vs. Villanova

JANUARY 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Butler's Thad Matta sits down with Mark Titus to talk coaching return with Bulldogs, path to greatness with Ohio State & more

JANUARY 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Emerges in win Hunter had 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 78-70 win over DePaul.

Impact Hunter's career-high 23 points snapped the fifth-year transfer out of a huge slump. Canning three triples after connecting on just 1-of-13 attempts over his last four games, Hunter could be back on track and is still shooting a respectable 36.4 percent from deep overall.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter scores 23, Butler downs DePaul 78-70

Led by Eric Hunter Jr.'s 23 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 78-70

JANUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Big production in win Hunter had 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 40 minutes during Saturday's 82-58 win over California.

Impact Hunter earned the first double-double of his collegiate career -- an awesome milestone for the fifth-year guard appearing in his 139th game. A graduate transfer from Purdue, Hunter logged all 40 minutes in Saturday's contest, and he has stepped into a huge role for the Bulldogs.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in debut Hunter amassed 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists over 31 minutes during Monday's 89-53 win over New Orleans.

Impact Hunter was one of five Butler players to score double-digit points. A fifth-year transfer after spending four seasons with Purdue, Hunter is no stranger to efficiency. He knocked down 43.6 percent of his 2.1 three-point attempts per game last season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue Transfer Eric Hunter Jr. Announces Commitment to Butler After four seasons with the Purdue basketball program, Eric Hunter Jr. announced his decision to transfer to Butler for his final year of co...

MAY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Purdue Basketball's Options at Point Guard Dwindling Ahead of 2022-23 Season After Purdue transfer target Nijel Pack’s commitment to Miami, the team’s options at point guard for the 2022-23 season are shrinking. The t...

APRIL 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

APRIL 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eric Hunter Jr. enters transfer portal; what could it mean for Purdue basketball Eric Hunter Jr. played in 37 games with 19 starts and averaged 6.2 points for Purdue last season

APRIL 21, 2022 • JCONLINE.COM

Purdue Guard Eric Hunter Jr. Enters NCAA Transfer Portal Following his decision to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft while maintaining his final year of college eligibility, Purdue guard Eric Hunter J...

APRIL 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Purdue's Eric Hunter Jr. to go Through NBA Draft Evaluation Process, Maintain College Eligibility Purdue senior guard Eric Hunter Jr. announced his intentions of going through the NBA Draft evaluation process on Friday, but he will also m...

APRIL 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What Purdue Players Said Ahead of Their NCAA Tournament Matchup Against Texas Purdue basketball players Jaden Ivey, Mason Gillis and Eric Hunter Jr. met with the media Saturday ahead of the team’s second-round NCAA Tou...

MARCH 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'It Starts With Me': Eric Hunter Jr. Taking Charge in Leading Purdue's Defense During Postseason Eric Hunter Jr. is the heart of Purdue basketball’s defense, and he’s continuing to lead the charge as the Boilermakers get set to take on Y...

MARCH 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clutch shots by Eric Hunter Jr. give Purdue another postseason scoring option Purdue placed five players in double figures Saturday during the 75-70 victory over Michigan State in the semifinals of the Big Ten tourney

MARCH 13, 2022 • THESTARPRESS.COM

Confident Shooting From Eric Hunter Jr. Helping Purdue Basketball in Postseason Run Purdue was ahead of Michigan State by just one points before Eric Hunter Jr. nailed two 3-pointers, helping the team push its lead back to d...

MARCH 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Purdue 75, Michigan State 70: Eric Hunter Jr. reaction Purdue senior guard Eric Hunter Jr. scored all 11 of his points in the second half as the Boilermakers beat Michigan State in the Big Ten to...

MARCH 12, 2022 • JCONLINE.COM

Here's What Purdue Guards Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. Said After Their Win Over Penn State Boilermaker guards Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. led Purdue to a 69-61 win over Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Read th...

MARCH 12, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

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Fans storm the court after Eric Hunter Jr.'s goal tended shot proves to be the difference in Butler's upset over No. 13 Xavier

Butler's Eric Hunter Jr. flies high with incredible acrobatic layup vs. Villanova

Butler's Thad Matta sits down with Mark Titus to talk coaching return with Bulldogs, path to greatness with Ohio State & more

Hunter scores 23, Butler downs DePaul 78-70