University of Minnesota Athletics
Deb Hunter - M Club Hall of Fame
Women’s Basketball, 1979-83
HOF Class of 2003
One of the most decorated women’s basketball players in University of Minnesota history, Debbie Hunter was All-American and All-Big Ten in 1983, the first year the conference sponsored the sport.
The Cloquet, MN native was an AIAW All-Region honoree in 1981, and a Kodak All-Region honoree in 1982 and 1983.
Twice the team MVP, Hunter led the Gophers in assists and steals for three straight years, and set many records that stood for years, including best career free throw percentage (771), most career assists (632), most assists in a game (15), and most steals in a game (12). She posted a career total of 1,361 points, a career field goal percentage of .519, and a career steals total of 216.
The Gophers were 84-36 with Hunter on the team, advancing to the AIAW Tournament in 1981 and 1982.
Hunter became head women’s basketball coach at Austin College in Sherman, Texas.