Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | De'Andre James Hunter is an American professional basketball player who plays as a small forward for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers and was selected fourth overall in the 2019 NBA draft. |
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| Early Life | He grew up in Lawncrest, Philadelphia, and was named Pennsylvania Class AA Player of the Year as a junior. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
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| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Position | Small forward |
| Dominant Hand | Right |
| Jersey Number | 15 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Friends' Central School, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania |
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| College | University of Virginia (2016 to 2019) |
Personal Life
| Community Involvement | Has volunteered for the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and the Aids Fund |
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Family
| Father | Aaron Hunter Sr. (deceased) |
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| Mother | Priscilla Hunter |
| Siblings | One brother and two sisters |
Career
| High School | Named Pennsylvania Class AA Player of the Year as a junior |
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| College | Played for the Virginia Cavaliers; helped the team win the 2019 NCAA championship |
| College Awards | NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2019), ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2019), ACC Sixth Man of the Year (2018), First-team All-ACC (2019) |
| NBA Draft | 2019, first round, 4th overall pick, initially selected by the Los Angeles Lakers and traded on draft night |
| NBA Teams | Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers (traded in February 2025), Sacramento Kings (acquired in a February 2026 three-team trade) |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Versatile two-way wing known for perimeter defense, rebounding and three-point shooting |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His nickname is Big Game Hunter. | |
| 2. His father died when he was about seven years old. | |
| 3. He was represented by agent Thaddeus Foucher. |
