In college, De'Andre Hunter was known for his defense. As a redshirt sophomore last season, Hunter took home ACC Defensive Player of the Year accolades, helping Virginia to a 35-3 record and NCAA championship.

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Now a rookie with the Hawks, in this Q&A (watch video), the 6-foot-7 forward talks about how he plans to contribute defensively (and otherwise) this year and recaps UVA's memorable championship run (you'll also learn his favorite movie and some of his hidden talents).

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