Harold Hunter

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Harold Hunter was a stand-out guard from North Carolina College. Hunter led NCC to the title game of the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) National Tournament. On April 26, 1950, Hunter became the first African-American player to sign an NBA contract. Unfortunately, Hunter’s skill level was not enough to maintain a roster spot, and Hunter was cut during training camp.

Hunter would never get the chance to play in the NBA. Hunter would, however, go on to become the first African-American to coach the U.S. Olympic Team. Hunter would also send 17 players to the NBA while head coach of the Tennessee State University Tigers basketball program.