The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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70 ■ THE WOLFPACKER BASKETBALL PREVIEW 2017-18 ■ Sam Hunt 15 • G 5th-Sr. • Greensboro, N.C. • 6-2 • 185 Analysis: Hunt is a graduate transfer from North Carolina A&T and has a reputation for being a good shooter. He can play both guard positions in the backcourt, and should be a contributor for NC State with his touch from the perimeter and experience. Career Highlights: Started his career at Jacksonville, where he averaged 4.1 points per game as a freshman, before transferring to North Carolina A&T … Played 60 games and made 55 starts the past two years and led A&T in scoring both seasons … Made 138 total threes in two seasons for the Aggies, leading the team in both campaigns … Was second on the squad last season with 56 assists and third with 19 steals … Played at Dud - ley High School in Greensboro, and averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game as a senior when he was named his conference's player of the year. Coach's Corner: "Sam is a combo guard that can space the floor with his ability to shoot the basketball. He is a good fit for the system and will bring a wealth of experience to our roster." — Kevin Keatts Personal: Son of Sheila Hunt … Has two siblings … Birthday is Feb. 20. STATISTICS Year G-GS MPG PPG RPG APG FG% 3FG% FT% 2013-14* 30-0 11.5 4.1 0.7 0.9 39.0 35.4 85.4 2015-16^ 28-25 33.7 15.4 2.0 2.1 38.8 33.8 90.4 2016-17^ 33-30 34.4 12.7 1.7 1.8 38.3 35.4 93.7 * at Jacksonville ^ at North Carolina A&T Ten Questions With Sam Hunt What's your biggest pet peeve? Bad food. What was your favorite part of Italy? The Roman Coliseum. If you could pick your NBA team, which one would you play for? Been a L.A. Lakers fan my whole life. Who is your favorite non-basketball athlete? Serena Williams. When did you first dunk a basketball? 16 years old. If you do not see me on the basketball court, where would you most likely find me? In the kitchen cooking. I like to cook. Who is the funniest player on the team? Between Torin [Dorn] and Devon [Daniels]. In a few words, what was your first impression of coach Kevin Keatts? Great guy, father figure. Would you be willing to go skydiving? Yes, that's on my bucket list actually. If you knew you could have only one last meal, what would it be? Steak, medium well. PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN