Hunter Greene (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Van Nuys (Van Nuys, California) |
| College | New Mexico (1983–1988) |
| NBA draft | 1988 / Undrafted |
| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
| Number | 21 |
Hunter Greene played college basketball at the University of New Mexico from 1983 to 1988. At 6' 6" he played primarily guard and wing. He was a versatile all-around player, accomplished scorer, and strong defender for the Lobos and head coach Gary Colson.
Greene played high school basketball at Van Nuys High School, where he was 3A Player of the Year in Southern California in 1982-83. He only began playing organized basketball as a sophomore in high school, and he played sparingly in his first year at New Mexico, averaging 1.4 points in 25 game appearances. He continued developing his skills in a pro-am circuit summer league in Los Angeles, getting more comfortable as a guard and shooter.
The summer league work paid off, and as a sophomore, in 1984-85, Greene became a starter for the Lobos, averaging 11.4 points and 4.3 rebounds a game. Greene shared backcourt duties with fellow sophomore Kelvin Scarborough, and the young Lobo squad went 19-13 with an appearance in the NIT. Four starters were returning for the 1985-86 season, but Greene was injured during a preseason practice and missed the season.
Greene returned for his junior year in 1986-87 to lead New Mexico with 21.1 points and 6.2 rebounds a game. The team set the Lobo season record for most steals, and Greene set the individual Lobo record for number of steals in a season (84). Scarborough averaged 18.9 points and six assists and set the Lobo career record for steals. The Lobos beat Texas and Oklahoma State and built a 17-5 record before losing three straight on the road in a strong year for the WAC. They then won eight straight and reached the conference tournament final, missing a last second shot and losing to Wyoming, which would go on to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. The WAC placed three teams in the NCAA, but the Lobos settled for the NIT. They finished the season 25-10, the most wins for a Lobo team up to that time.
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