That was certainly true for Georgia State coach Ron Hunter after his team lost to Xavier, 75-67, on Saturday.
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In the postgame presser, Hunter sat next to his son R.J. and Kevin Ware. He spoke of his emotions following the loss.
“As a coach, [the tournament was] the best time of my life,” said Hunter. “And, as a father.”
The Panthers made it to the round of 32 after a magical upset against Baylor.
Tough loss to the higher seeded Xavier and it showed in Hunter’s face.
