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Watch: Two-way star Travis Hunter shines with Superman-like jump in epic basketball game

Watch: Two-way star Travis Hunter shines with Superman-like jump in epic basketball game

If you think Travis Hunter is just a football expert, you’re wrong! Football is just one part of the Colorado Buffaloes’ talent pie. Here comes another sport that Hunter is a master at – basketball. The Buffs’ two-way star carries a huge burden as Colorado heads into the 2024 season expecting to pull off a big hit while flipping the script on a 4-8 season.

But Hunter isn’t afraid. Instead, he has a hilarious trick to relieve stress by dribbling his worries into the basketball net. After all, it was through sports that he unleashed his inner Superman. Like his athletic skills, Hunter is a pro at the game of fishing, which got Coach Prime in a tight spot.

Travis Hunter’s basketball highlight

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Hunter barely has a second to idle. His engagement to fiancée Leanna Lenee is scheduled for the weekend. But that’s not the end of it. The Buffs’ dual threat must now balance his family obligations with what the Colorado program expects of him. So he can be seen preparing for his special day or heading to training camp to hone his skills. In between all the hustle and bustle, he’s finally taken a breather. On August 21 the YouTube page of the soon-to-be-married couple filmed Hunter turning the basketball court into his tantrum playground.

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As he dribbles down the field and whizzes past the defense, it’s hard to believe that football is the sport Hunter is associated with. The Buffs’ two-way star was in the mood to take the baskets and went for a series of shots – 1, 2, 3… and the wild shot saga continued. It’s a new experience for the Buffs family, as they had only seen Hunter off the football field before, next to fishing ponds.

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The fiasco at Travis Hunter and Deion Sanders’ fishing day

Hunter’s love for fishing is so notable that the Buffs’ two-way star even turned Deion into a fishing fanatic. The coach-player duo often hang out together outside of practice, relaxing at Lake Prime. The connection was so sweet that Hunter even gave the Buffs HC premium fishing equipmentbut don’t let the cute gestures fool you. When it comes to fishing, he’s unbeatable due to his dual threat.

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In July, the duo went to Lake Prime. Deion knew this trip would hit him hard. They both hopped on a fishing boat for a ride across the lake. And guess what? Hunter’s fishing rod caught fish after fish. While the two-way star’s confidence waned, his fishing bucket later filled to the brim. Hunter’s score: 10Deion: 3; that was enough to make Deion lose his mind.

And what did the Buffs HC do next? He started playfully looking for a safe place to hide his face in shame. “I want to go to my mom.” Football, fishing, basketball – what else is Hunter keeping secret? Take a guess!

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