Eric Hester - Men's Basketball

2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster

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Tim Casey

Overview

Played in 20 games, scoring 43 points (2.2 avg.) in his lone season with the Gators.
Had a memorable 16-point outing at LSU, knocking down all five 3-point attempts.
A long guard who boasts a 6-foot-10 wingspan and the motor to be an elite defender.
Named a top-100 player in USA Today’s composite rankings.
Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247 Sports and a three-star recruit by ESPN and Scout.

2016-17, Freshman Season

Competed in 20 games, totaling 43 points and 10 rebounds and shooting 11-for-19 (.579) from 3-point range.
Had a breakout game with 16 points on 5-for-5 shooting from 3-point range in the Gators’ record-breaking win at LSU.
His five 3-pointers without a miss were the most by a Gator since Walter Hodge had five (12/20/06 vs. Stetson), the most by a UF freshman since Matt Walsh’s seven (12/28/02 vs. Bethune-Cookman) and the most by any Gator in a regular season SEC game since Greg Stolt’s five (1/14/98 at Arkansas).
His 16 points in that LSU game eclipsed his career total of 14 entering the game.
Hester also scored eight points vs. Missouri.

Prep

Helped lead Oldsmar Christian to a runner-up finish in the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association state championship.
Participated in the UA All-America Camp.

Personal

Grandparents are Benjamin and Martha Jones.
Siblings are Amani Karl, Byron and Jada.
Nickname is E.
Favorite NBA player is Russell Westbrook.
Chose Florida because the coaches are great on and off the court, the team is a family, it’s close to home and the campus is amazing.
Takes pride in being a hard worker.
Also considered Louisville, USF, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech.

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