Graham Hunter

Graham Ian Hunter (born 17 May 1982 in Rutherglen) is a professional basketball player from Glasgow.

Early career

Hunter has been a basketball traveller from an early age netting a chance at just 16 to play and study in the United States for Ukiah High School, Oregon in 1998. Immediately taking charge of his team becoming an instant starter and captain of the Ukiah Cougars, Hunter was named the team's Most Valuable Player for the season. The Cougars did not have a great side, however Hunter was able to generate interest from the University of Portland (NCAA 1), Oregon State University (NCAA 1) and a number of junior colleges. Hunter was also selected to represent Oregon in the 1999 USA Junior Nationals which was held in Columbus, Ohio. It was at Ukiah that Hunter started making real progress, reported in the Sunday Mail:

Returning to Blantyre in 1999 to finish high school, Hunter played for the Troon Tornadoes under 18s, under 21s, and senior men. A notable player to the club contributing to a very successful season for the Tornadoes in which they won the Scottish under 21s Cup, and at under 18s level winning the Scottish Cup, Scottish Men's National League, Strathclyde League, and was also selected to represent Scotland national basketball team.

Graham Hunter (footballer)

Graham Hunter (26 October 1945 – 11 December 2009) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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