Eric Hester

Height:
6-3
Weight:
170
Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Clearwater, Fla.
High School:
Oldsmar Christian | Florida Gators

Hester is a high-energy guard with a 6-foot-10 wingspan ... He is an exceptional two-way player that uses his length and skill to be a tremendous defender as well as an explosive offensive player that can make shots and finish at the rim.

Hester arrives to Akron from Florida and will be eligible to compete during the 2018-19 season.

as a freshman at Florida (2016-17): Played in 20 games … averaged 5.6 minutes per game ... scored 43 total points … shot 15-of-23 (.652) from the field that included an 11-of-19 (.579) effort from beyond the 3-point arc ... canisiuspulled down 10 rebounds and dished out six assists with six steals.