Justin Hamilton (basketball, born 1980)
American basketball player (born 1980)
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Justin Charles Hamilton (born December 19, 1980) is an American-Belgian former professional basketball player, who played at 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, U.S. |
| 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 | |
High school
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
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
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
Hamilton received his Belgian Citizenship in June 2013.[6]
Championships
- Spanish ACB (1): 2005
- Belgian BLB (4): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011