It didn’t take long for Hunter Cattoor to return to Blacksburg. Cattoor, a 6-foot-3 guard from Orlando, Florida, committed to Virginia Tech in the 2019 recruiting class.
Originally a Wofford commit, Cattoor followed Mike Young to the Hokies when he was named head coach. After five years as a player for Virginia Tech, a short time overseas playing in a French professional league and a stop in the NBA G League, Cattoor returns as a part of Young’s coaching staff.
“I could not be more excited to welcome Hunter back home to Blacksburg as a member of our coaching staff,” Young told Virginia Tech’s official website. “Hunter represented Virginia Tech men’s basketball the right way from the moment he stepped on campus; he’s tough, competitive, unselfish, and he understands our culture, our standards, and what it means to wear ‘Hokies’ across your chest. I am very much looking forward to the impact he’ll have on our program.”
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Cattoor had a storied career for the Hokies, playing five seasons for VT, appearing in 152 games, making 104 starts and averaging 10 points per game for his career. Cattoor averaged double figures in points in each of his last three seasons, and shot 41.5% from 3-point range for his career.
Cattoor’s shining moment came in 2022, when he helped lead the Hokies to their first ACC Championship, dominating Duke and North Carolina in the final two games. Cattoor was named ACC Tournament MVP.
“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to be back in Blacksburg and work with Coach Young and the rest of the staff,” Cattoor said. “I look forward to meeting the student-athletes and bringing a championship mindset into the locker room.”
Welcome home, Hunter.
