Hunt makes mark in NBL

He may be 10 years older than most of his other rookie class, but it has not stopped him playing with the same enthusiasm he played with when he was an 18-year-old with the Bendigo Braves.

Hunt is yet to taste defeat in the NBL as the Perth Wildcats lead the competition with four wins from four starts.

The sharp-shooting guard is only playing limited minutes, but he is playing his role to perfection, averaging three points, two rebounds and one assist per game.''I'm loving the experience of playing in the NBL,'' Hunt told The Advertiser from Perth.

‘‘It's been a long time coming to achieve my goal of playing in the NBL, but it's been worth the wait.

‘‘I'm not playing big minutes, but I never expected that.

‘‘I'm just glad to contribute to the team when my chance comes.

‘‘I'm not needed to take 15 or 20 shots a night and score 20 points.''A standout college career in the United States has helped Hunt adjust to the NBL.

‘‘I think in the past two months, we've had one day off,'' Hunt said.

‘‘It's hard work, but I'm used to that after the heavy training and playing schedules we had at college.

‘‘Training every day alongside the likes of Boomers players Tony Ronaldson and Paul Rogers can only help your game.'' There is a distinct Bendigo feel to the Wildcats, with former Braves championship players Shawn Redhage and Chris Novak also on the Perth roster.

‘‘I didn't play with those guys for the Braves, but it's nice to have something in common with them,'' Hunt said.

‘‘We often talk about Bendigo and the places around town.'' Redhage has been in sensational form, averaging 26.3 points per game.

The Wildcats will chase their fifth-straight win against New Zealand tomorrow night.