Photos: Georgia State coach Ron Hunter

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Photos: Georgia State coach Ron Hunter

Goergia State coach Ron Hunter is in the national spotlight due to injury, personality, team's success.

Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter speaks during a news conference a the NCAA tournament Friday in Jacksonville. Georgia State plays Xavier in the Round of 32 on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Hunter celebrates as he goes on the court after defeating Baylor 57-56 Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ron Hunter gets emotional after the win over Baylor. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Hunter coaches from a chair in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hunter celebrates after the Panthers win over Baylor. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hunter coaches from a chair against Baylor. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hunter rolls out to the court during the first half against Baylor. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)

Ron Hunter cheers for his players during the second half Thursday. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)

Ron Hunter puts his arm around son and player R.J. Hunter #22 after the Panthers 57-56 win against the Baylor Bears on March 19, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hunter watches his team practice. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ron Hunter, right, talks with his son and team member, R.J. Hunter Monday, March 16, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Ron Hunter (bottom) embraces his son R.J. Hunter (22) after they defeated Georgia Southern in the championship of the Sunbelt Conference tournament. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

R.J. Hunter #22 of the Georgia State Panthers celebrates with his father Ron Hunter after winning the Sun Belt Conference championship game. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Hunter sits on the bench after defeating Georgia Southern. Hunter tore his Achilles tendon while celebrating. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

Ron Hunter cuts the net after defeating the Georgia Southern Eagles in the Sun Belt Conference championship game on March 15, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Ron Hunter, left, reacts with his son, Georgia State guard R.J. Hunter, after they defeated Georgia Southern in the Sunbelt Conference tournament in New Orleans, Sunday, March 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Hunter rejoices after his team won Sun Belt regular season championship on March 7, 2015, in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton)

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Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter speaks during a news conference a the NCAA tournament Friday in Jacksonville. Georgia State plays Xavier in the Round of 32 on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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