UVa star sixth man De'Andre Hunter tweets that he'll be back for 2018-19 season

Posted Apr 20, 2018
A possible concern for the Virginia men's basketball team was put to rest Friday when De'Andre Hunter revealed on Twitter that he plans to return for the 2018-19 season. There had been talk that Hunter might make himself available for the NBA Draft after averaging 9.2 points and 3.5 rebounds for a UVa team that finished 31-3. He also was an ACC All-Freshman selection. (Roanoke Times)

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