Tyler Hunt
Tyler Hunt
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Steve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
One of the top available big men in the class, Tyler is a skilled big who can face up and score (39% from three) and can play with his back to the basket like a traditional big man. A good rebounder as well, Hunt is likely more of a 4 than a 5 in college but I think he can play either spot comfortably. If he continues to add bulk to his frame,
Tyler Hunt
Tyler
Hunt
6'7" | PF
Lafayette | 2026
State
KY
could be an absolute steal at the next level.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
I think Hunt is one of Kentucky’s biggest sleepers. Moving from 82nd to 66th overall in this update, Tyler should be a big time target for D3 and high academic schools. Don’t be shocked if Hunt averages something like 20 points and 12 rebounds per game for a Lafayette team that should be in the mix in the 11th region title race.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
A very high academic prospect, Hunt had a breakout year at Lafayette last season and could be a top 10 player in the 11th region this season. As a Junior, Tyler averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds per game for the Generals and should be a double figure per game rebounder in his Senior season. With his stellar academics, expect Tyler to garner A LOT of interest from D3 and high academic schools.
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
You won’t find many players with the size and athleticism that Hunt has in Kentucky. Hunt and
Jarett Simpson
Jarett
Simpson
6'7" | PF/C
Southwestern | 2026
State
KY
worked well on big to big actions early as when one of them gets the ball near the block, the defense usually tries to double and force them to give it up. A fluid athlete, Hunt threw down a dunk in transition where he got behind the defense. Also working on the glass with a couple of putback layups off offensive rebounds. Another player worth a look at the small college level on a team filled with college talent.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Moving up nearly 100 spots in this update, Hunt went from 178 to 80 overall and could be in the top 50 by the next update if his improvement keeps tracking like it has been. Tyler’s development reminds me of 2025
Blake Russell
Blake
Russell
6'9" | C
Ballard | 2025
State
KY
and his recruitment could follow a similar path.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Hunt has had a good Junior season, averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. He’s become impactful as both a low post scorer and a defender. Offering some rim protection, Tyler is good enough that AAU teams were fighting over him as recently as a week ago. Definitely a name to track this summer.
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