For example, as Hunter's numbers "declined", Cone was hitting shots, getting more time, and producing. So naturally, he got more playing time. Then later as Nolley sat more, that opened up time for others to get more time (Hunter). Even Alleyne slumped at times and then came back.
Not saying that was a sole reason but a factor that could point to it being less about Hunter disappearing and more about Cone appearing especially when Cone and Bede were on the court at the same time. Radford's time also increased I think as he became more and more of an offensive threat