In fall 1968, he competed at the Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal with the United States national basketball team.

[2] Hosket then played four seasons (1968–1972) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Buffalo Braves and New York Knicks.

[3] After retiring as a player, Hosket served on three United States Olympic Basketball Committees.

Hosket and his wife, Patty, have three grown sons (all graduates of Ohio State) and reside in Columbus.

[4][5] Hosket is a member of the Ohio State Hall of Fame and was named in 1993 to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Silver Anniversary team.