Justin Charles Hamilton (born December 19, 1980) is an American-Belgian former professional basketball who played of shooting guard-point guard.[1] Hamilton played college basketball for the University of Florida, and then played professionally for several European teams.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1980 Sarasota, Florida |
| Nationality | American / Belgian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Booker (Sarasota, Florida) |
| College | Florida (1999–2003) |
| NBA draft | 2003: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2003–2016 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | Ionikos |
| 2004 | Roanoke Dazzle |
| 2004–2005 | Iraklis |
| 2005 | Real Madrid |
| 2005–2006 | Montepaschi Siena |
| 2006–2007 | Asseco Prokom Gdynia |
| 2007 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 2007–2016 | Spirou Charleroi |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
High school edit
A four-year starter at Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida, Hamilton was the state of Florida's class 4A player of the year as a senior in 1999.[2]
College edit
Hamilton accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for the Florida Gators men's basketball team under coach Billy Donovan from 1999 to 2003.[3] He played a combo guard role for the Gators, and helped lead the team to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. The Gators reached the finals of the 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, before losing to Michigan State 76–89.
Professional career edit
Went undrafted in the 2003 NBA draft. Signed with the Detroit Pistons as a free agent.[4] He was waived before the start of the season. Hamilton has been with Spirou Charleroi of the Basketball League Belgium since 2007 where he helped lead the team to 5 Finals with 4 consecutive wins.[5]
Belgian Nationality edit
Hamilton received his Belgian Citizenship in June 2013.[6]
Championships edit
- Spanish ACB (1): 2005
- Belgian BLB (4): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
References edit
- ^ "Justin Hamilton will get a Belgian passport in June". www.sportando.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2014.
- ^ McGee, Brian Evers. "BOOKER'S HAMILTON NAMED STATE'S 4A PLAYER OF YEAR.(SPORTS)." Sarasota Herald Tribune. March 3, 1999.http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-74053481/bookers-hamilton-named-states.html
- ^ Staff Reports. "Hamilton commits to Florida. (Sports)" Sarasota Herald Tribune. September 26, 1988.
- ^ Dell, Alan."Booker's Hamilton heading to Pistons' camp.(SPORTS)." Sarasota Herald Tribune.September 23, 2003.http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-24481478_ITM
- ^ "Justin Hamilton | Belgacom Spirou". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ "Justin Hamilton will get a Belgian passport in June". www.sportando.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2014.