Joe Hurst

Joe Lewis Hurst (born February 4, 1964) is an American-Australian former professional basketball player. He is a native of East St. Louis, Illinois.

College career Between 1982 and 1986, Hurst played college basketball at Northwest Missouri State University for the Bearcats. He was first-team All-MIAA in 1984 and 1985. He left Northwest in the top five in both career scoring (1,580 points) and rebounding (777). He also set the all-time mark for blocked shots with 153.

Hurst debuted in the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia in 1988 with the Hobart Devils. He was named NBL Most Valuable Player

Hurst returned to the Devils in 1989 In 1992, he split the year with Devonport in the SEABL and the Devils in NBL.

In February 2001, Hurst joined the Canberra Cannons in the NBL for a two-game stint.

Between 2001 and 2006, Hurst played in the SEABL for the Mildura Mavericks.

Hurst holds dual American and Australian citizenship.