September 14th 2023.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brandon Hunter, former NBA player and Ohio University alumnus, at the age of 42. Social media posts from the Boston Celtics and Ohio University acknowledged his death, although no details have been released as to how he died.
According to Carolyn Cliett, Hunter's mother-in-law, he collapsed during a hot yoga session in an Orlando studio. She said, “It was hot yoga, and he did it regularly. He was in good shape as far as we know. We’re just shocked.”
The Orlando Magic tweeted their condolences for the Hunter family and the DeVos family, players, coaches, and staff of the team. They said, “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.”
Hunter had an impressive basketball career, starting in high school at Withrow High School in 1999. He graduated and went on to Ohio University where he averaged 16.9 points per game and had a career-high 21.5 per game average as a senior, leading the division with 12.6 rebounds per game in the 2002-03 school year. He was named to the First Team All-MAC three times and was the career leader in rebounds at Ohio. His accomplishments led him to be inducted into the Withrow High School and Ohio University Hall of Fame.
In 2003, the Boston Celtics drafted Hunter in the second round of the NBA Draft. He played one season with the Celtics before being left unprotected in the 2004 NBA Expansion Draft. He was then selected by the Charlotte Bobcats and traded to the Orlando Magic, where he played 31 games. After his two-year stint in the NBA, Hunter played in Greece, Italy, Israel, and France.
Most recently, Hunter started Hunter Athlete Management, a sports agency representing professional athletes and coaches worldwide. We send our heartfelt condolences to the Hunter family and friends in this difficult time.
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