Hunter Cattoor

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Hunter Cattoor
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No. 0BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
Position Point guard
League LNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (2000-11-17) November 17, 2000 (age 24)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Bishop Moore
(Orlando, Florida)
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–present BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
Career highlights and awards

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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High school career

Cattoor 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

As 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

After 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

Cattoor 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]

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References

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