The freshman averaged 31.7 minutes per game, shooting 14-of-37 from the floor and 7-of-20 from three-point range. He added seven assists, four blocks and eight steals, helping Georgia State earn wins against Monmouth, Tennessee State and a South Alabama squad receiving votes in the ESPN Coaches Poll.

Hunter also earned CAA Rookie of the Week honors following his 14-point, 10-rebound double-double against No. 8 Duke.

“As a dad and a coach, I am extremely proud of R.J.,” commented head coach Ron Hunter. “It has been great to coach him and watch him so far this season and every day I feel blessed that he decided to play here.”

R.J. opened the week with 14 points on 4-of-8 shooting and a pair of three-pointers against Monmouth. He added five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes.

He finished the week with 25 points, including three three-pointers and hitting 6-of-7 from the line against South Alabama. He added six rebounds and four steals against the Jaguars who were receiving votes after knocking off No. 25 Florida State to open the season.

Hunter is averaging 14.4 points, 6.2 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per game this season, shooting 79.3 percent from the free throw line.

Hunter was also named the College Sports Madness CAA Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts last week.

Georgia State (3-2) will host East Carolina (4-0) on Monday night in the GSU Sports Arena at 7 p.m.

--GeorgiaStateSports.com--