Hall of Fame
DeShawne Blocker-Hunter was one of the toughest rebounders in Lady Buccaneer history, and also earned a place in the NCAA record books during her career at ETSU. Blocker led the NCAA during the 1993-94 campaign, in both rebounds in a season (450), and rebounds per game (17.6). The third-ranked scorer in ETSU history with 2,086 points, Blocker posted the highest rebounding game in the NCAA during both the 1993 and 1994 seasons, with 25 and 28 boards, respectively. Blocker, a two-time SoCon Player of the Year, was tabbed SoCon Freshman of the Year in 1992, SoCon Tournament MVP and SoCon Athlete of the Year in 1995. One of the most heralded players in Lady Buc history, Blocker was an US Basketball Association honorable mention All-American in 1994 and 1995. After three years of playing professionally in Spain, Greece, Austria, and Finland, Blocker is now employed as an exceptional children’s teacher for the Wakulla County Board of Education. Blocker resides in Tallahassee, Fla., with husband and fellow ETSU grad Marlon Hunter, and daughter Marleana, 5.
