Leicester Riders Basketball Club today announced the signing of American Jaylin Hunter for the 2024/25 season. 

Hunter, a 6’0” guard, will suit up for his rookie season in professional basketball having spent his final two collegiate years at the Ohio University. 

He averaged 14 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds for the Bobcats in 2023/24, and was named Second Team All-Conference after finishing the year as the MAC assists leader. 

The Connecticut native helped Ohio to the MAC Championship semi-finals last season, scoring 17 points in the final four. 

Before the University of Ohio, Hunter spent three seasons at Old Dominion University, captaining the team in 2021/22. Starting all 32 games for the Monarchs, he averaged 9.7 points and ranked top 10 in the Sun Belt Conference in assists, steals, assist-to-turnover ratio and minutes played. 

Hunter commented: “I’m excited to get to Leicester and join my teammates and the fans to get working on a successful season! I’m thrilled for this opportunity and can’t wait to get started with the Riders!”

Hunter becomes Head Coach Rob Paternostro’s first American signing of the offseason, and is the second addition to the Riders’ 2024-25 roster following the announcement of the re-signing of club legend Conner Washington on Thursday. 

Paternostro commented: “Jaylin is a dynamic guard, with an ability to get to the paint, make plays for his teammates and score in different ways. I’ve been impressed throughout the recruitment process with the positive references on his leadership and ability to be a good teammate. 

“I’m excited to work with him. He has the characteristics you want from a point guard, and someone with the ball in his hands. His quickness, strength and shooting range make him a really difficult cover.”