On March 13, 2024, the 16th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks fell to the Cincinnati Bearcats 72-52.
In Jayhawks’ defense, they only had six scholarship players available, with seniors Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar on the sideline.
Talking to the media post-game, KU coach Bill Self said the result would have been in their favor had Dickinson and their shooting guard McCullar played.
The Jayhawks center dislocated his shoulder during Saturday’s game against top-ranked Houston and left the court in the second half.
Though his MRI showed positive results, and no surgery was needed, Dickinson was rested for their game against the Bearcats.
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The 24-year-old collegiate player was on the sideline cheering for his team, showing his elite athlete mentality.
His “Mamba mentality” may be credited to his elder brother, Ben Dickinson, who also played collegiate basketball.
Key Takeaways
- Hunter’s brother and parents helped him in his basketball journey.
- His brother, Ben, played college basketball for four different institutions.
- His brother, Grant, also played basketball.
Hunter’s Athletic Journey Aided By His Brother Ben
In a 2010 Q&A session with DMVelite, Hunter was asked if having an older brother helped him through his journey.
He said, “Yeah, definitely. That was really helpful for Ben to go through it, so my parents, him – and even me when I was young – got to see kind of what it was like to be recruited and just stuff to look for: turn offs, turn ons, stuff that you don’t like already. It was pretty easy [for me] because I was able to kind of know what I liked and didn’t like in schools and what to look for in schools with my brother.”
With their mother, Kathy, a former volleyball player at Niagara University, and their father, Tim, who played baseball at Buffalo State, the Dickinson brothers were supported by their parents.
Hunter’s brother, Ben, born on January 23, 1993, is seven years older than him.
Ben Dickinson attended Gonzaga High School in Alexandria and helped his team to a 25-7 overall record as a senior.
The All-Washington D.C. All-Star committed to playing basketball at Binghamton University.
Following his freshman season, he transferred to Loyola Marymount but had to redshirt before joining UNC Greensboro.
Later, he played for the Cal State San Marcos Cougars as a graduate student in 2015-16.
Ben declared his name for the 2016 NBA Draft but went undrafted. After this disappointing experience, he became an Assistant Basketball Coach at DeMatha Catholic High School.
Hunter And Ben Have Two More Brothers
Besides Hunter and Ben, the Dickinsons have two other siblings, Jason and Grant.
The eldest is Jason Dickinson, whose details are very limited on the Internet.
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Their other brother, Grant, who is younger than Ben and older than Hunter, also played collegiate basketball.
Grant attended T.C. Williams High School and later committed to playing basketball at Concord University.
Among the three Dickinson brothers, Ben and Grant both fell short of reaching the NBA.
However, the youngest, Dickinson, shows promise, being currently listed as the 59th pick in the 2024 draft.
FAQs
What Is The Wingspan of Hunter Dickinson?
He has a wingspan of 7 feet and 3.36 inches, as per NBADraft.net.
How Much Is Hunter Dickinson’s NIL Deal Worth?
His NIL deal is reportedly worth between $100k to $1M.
