North Carolina State University Athletics
Xavier Announces Hiring of Kenya Hunter
7/31/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
July 31, 2004
CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head basketball coach Sean Miller announced on Friday that he has completed his staff with the hiring of Kenya Hunter as an assistant coach. Hunter spent the past four years as the Director of Basketball Operations at North Carolina State.
Hunter went to NC State in May of 2000 after serving for two years as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Duquesne. With the Pack, Hunter was responsible for the day-to-day administrative responsibilities for the men's program.
"Kenya Hunter is somebody that I have known for a long time," said Miller. "He was an excellent player in the A-10 at Duquesne University. At NC State he was a part of a staff that I was also on. During his time there he was involved in a major rebuilding process in the ACC that culminated in three straight NCAA appearances. This process was a tough climb that involved big games, heated rivalries and strong recruiting efforts. Kenya is accustomed to life at the highest level of college basketball. He is a great person and will be invaluable to our program because of his unique experiences both as a former player and at NC State."
A four-year letterwinner at point guard for Duquesne (1993-96), Hunter finished his career ranked third on the Dukes' all-time assist list (439). He tallied 971 points and 218 steals while shooting 74.4 percent from the free throw line and 35.1 percent from the three-point arc. Hunter was a three-year captain.
During his playing career at Duquesne, Hunter spent the summers as an assistant coach for an AAU squad, the Pittsburgh Jots. He worked with head coach John Miller, the father of Xavier head coach Sean Miller and Sean's brother Archie. Hunter coached Archie in the AAU ranks.
Hunter completed his liberal arts degree at Duquesne in 1996, and earned his master's degree in education from NC State in 1998.
Last week Miller announced the other four members of his staff: assistant coaches Chris Mack and Monte Mathis, Director of Basketball Operations Bill Comar and Director of Basketball Administration Mario Mercurio.
