Shocking news: Orlando Magic player was found dead at the pack outside his house

Former NBA player Brandon Hunter collapses during hot yoga, dies at age 42

The Cincinnati native played at Ohio University before a long professional career with the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic and overseas.

Former NBA player Brandon Hunter, who had stints with the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic, collapsed while doing hot yoga and died Tuesday, officials and loved ones said.

Hunter, who had a long career in Europe, was 42.

The Magic and Hunter’s alma mater, Ohio University, announced his passing Tuesday. He was inducted to the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame last year.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brandon Hunter. Brandon was a phenomenal player at Ohio who went on to have a great pro career,” Bobcats coach Jeff Boals said in a statement.

“Brandon was a great ambassador for Ohio, a great teammate, a great competitor, and a great family man. Brandon had an infectious personality that touched many people along his journey and will be truly missed,” he said.

The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

Hunter collapsed during a session of hot yoga at an Orlando studio, said his mother-in-law, Carolyn Cliett.

“It was hot yoga, and he did it regularly,” she said. “He was in good shape as far as we know. We’re just shocked.”

Even though his NBA career was limited to 36 games for Boston in 2003-04 and 31 for Orlando in 2004-05, Hunter leveraged his overall basketball experience into a successful career as an agent, helping place players on overseas teams, said his former college coach, Tim O’Shea.

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