Hunter Cattoor (born November 17, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the French LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for Virginia Tech
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | LNB Pro A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 17, 2000 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bishop Moore (Orlando, Florida) |
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| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque |
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High school career
editCattoor attended Bishop Moore Catholic High School and played quarterback on the football team in addition to basketball. He initially committed to play college basketball at Wofford under coach Mike Young. When Young was hired as head coach of Virginia Tech, Cattoor followed him to the Hokies.[1]
College career
editAs a freshman, Cattoor averaged 6.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.[1] He averaged 8.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore.[2] Cattoor was named 2022 ACC Tournament MVP after scoring 31 points in the championship game, a 82-67 upset of Duke.[3] He averaged 10 points and 4.0 rebounds per game as a junior.[4] As a senior, Cattoor averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He opted to return for his fifth season of eligibility, granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In his final season he averaged 13.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.[6]
Professional career
editAfter going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Cattoor signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers for NBA Summer League.[7] He subsequently joined BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the French LNB Pro A. In October 2024, he was sidelined with a calf injury.[8]
Personal life
editCattoor is the son of Rodney Cattoor, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2022. In July 2024, Cattoor married Chloe Brooks, a former Virginia Tech basketball player. Her father, Kenny Brooks, coached Virginia Tech before accepting the job at Kentucky.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b Cunningham, David (March 17, 2022). "Hunter Cattoor: A Perfectionist From Orlando Just Enjoying The Journey". Tech Sideline. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Virginia Tech Basketball: CBB Rank 2021, No. 28". CBB Review. October 12, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Adam (March 13, 2022). "Hunter Cattoor emerges as unlikely hero for underdog ACC Tournament champion Virginia Tech". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Josephs, Matt (March 17, 2022). "Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Texas Longhorns Prediction: NCAA Tournament First Round Preview". Athlon Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Berman, Mark (April 19, 2023). "'More on the table' for Hunter Cattoor at Virginia Tech". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Frankenberry, Jami (April 16, 2024). "N.C. State's DJ Horne, Virginia Tech's Hunter Cattoor highlight annual PIT". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Hunter Cattoor signs Summer League deal with Cleveland Cavaliers". Virginia Tech Hokies. June 28, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Riley, Bryce (October 29, 2024). "Basketball (Elite): BCM Signs 14th Overall NBA Draft Pick as Medical Replacement". Footboom. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Teel, David (April 22, 2024). "Teel : Hunter Cattoor on his future in basketball and with Chloe Brooks". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 4, 2024.