Former Western Carolina head basketball coach Larry Hunter suffered a stroke over the weekend. Here is an update from WCU:

Catamount Athletics learned over the weekend of the hospitalization of former head men’s basketball coach Larry Hunter and has been closely following the situation. We have learned that Hunter suffered a massive stroke, confirming the reports that were previously released through various social media platforms. At the request of the family, no prior comments or release of information were made by WCU until this statement.

The continued thoughts, prayers and well wishes of the Catamount Nation are with Larry Hunter and his wife, Mary, during this trying time. It is requested that we continue to respect the family’s wishes for privacy.

Hunter, who resigned from his position this past March, had spent 13 seasons as the Catamounts head coach. He has also been the head coach at Ohio University and Wittenberg and compiled a 702-453 career record.

Our thoughts are with Coach Hunter and his family.