Vernon Hamilton

Vernon Hamilton (born December 28, 1984) is an American retired professional basketball player who currently works in player development for the Dallas Mavericks. He played college basketball at Clemson University where he also obtained his undergraduate and master's degrees. When Hamilton isn't playing professional basketball he spends much of his time in the community working with 100 Black Men of America in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]

Vernon Hamilton
Personal information
Born (1984-12-28) December 28, 1984
Richmond, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolBenedictine (Richmond, Virginia)
CollegeClemson (2003–2007)
NBA draft2007: undrafted
Playing career2007–2013
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2007Darüşşafaka
2008Liepājas Lauvas
2008Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2009Colorado 14ers
2009SAM Massagno Basket
2010MBC Mykolaiv
2010Austin Toros
2010–2011Dakota Wizards
2011Tianjin Ronggang
2011–2012Hoops Club
2012Iowa Energy
2012–2013ENAD
2013Waikato Pistons
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Hamilton was ranked the number 83 high school prospect in the country his senior season. Hamilton averaged 24 points as a senior, along with averages of 7.7 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 3 steals per game and lead Benedictine High School to its first ever state Private school title.[2] Hamilton was also all-state and all-conference as a defensive back and wide receiver, and received several offers to play college football.[3]

College career

After graduating from high school Vernon Hamilton signed with the Clemson Tigers. Hamilton was a 4-year starting during his tenure with Clemson. Hamilton was an honorable mention selection for the AP All-ACC Freshman team in 2004.[4] Hamilton was on the All-ACC Defensive team in 2006 and 2007.[5] Hamilton was the first Clemson player since 1998 to be invited to play in the 2007 NABC All Star Game.[6] Hamilton finished his career at Clemson as the record holder for most steals in a season (83), highest average steals per game in a season (2.68), and the Clemson career steals record (271).[7]

College statistics
Season Averages
Season Team G PTS REB AST STL BLK FG% 3P% FT% MIN TO
2003–04 Clemson Tigers 28 7.3 3.7 3.25 1.79 0 .385 .333 .524 26.9 3.1
2004–05 Clemson Tigers 32 6.8 2.6 2.88 2.13 .03 .425 .244 .602 25.5 2.62
2005–06 Clemson Tigers 31 12.0 3.2 3.03 2.68 .13 .447 .355 .551 30.2 2.68
2006–07 Clemson Tigers 36 12.3 3.1 3.39 1.95 .08 .468 .306 .490 31.5 2.64
Totals: 127 9.7 3.1 3.14 2.13 .06 .440 .315 .541 28.6 2.74

Professional career

NBA and NBA D-League

On September 29, 2008 Hamilton signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and played in several pre-season games earning high praise from coach Mike Brown. Brown was quoted as saying "I thought Vern Hamilton had a terrific game for us."[8]

On September 28, 2010 Hamilton signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. He went on to play in 5 preseason games for the Pistons.[9]

Hamilton also had workouts with both the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards.

International

In 2013 Hamilton played 17 games for ENAD of the Cyprus Basketball Division 1 and averaged 8.5 points, 5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.

In 2010–2011 Hamilton went to play for the Tianjin Ronggang Golden Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association where he averaged 26.8 points 8.5 rebounds 4.9 assists, and 5.0 steals per game.[10]

Coaching

Hamilton is now a Graduate Assistant coach under Brad Brownell at Clemson.[11]

References
  1. "In The Community". Official Site of Vernon Hamilton. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  2. Ingram, Tyreese (5 March 2003). "Vernon Hamilton: The Next Ed Scott?". TigerNet.com. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  3. "Vernon Hamilton – Final Bio" (PDF). netitor.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  4. "AP All-ACC Men's Basketball Squads". WakeForestSports.com. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  5. "Official Website of Vernon Hamiton". Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  6. "Hamilton to Play in NABC All-Star Game Friday". Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  7. "Vernon Hamilton – Final Bio" (PDF). netitor.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  8. Krupa, Charles (11 October 2008). "Backups play hard, but sloppily, in Cavaliers' preseason loss to Celtics". Associated Press. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  9. "Vernon Hamilton". Real GM Basketball. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  10. Pastuszek, Jon. "Vernon Hamilton Interview". NIU BBall. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  11. "Clemson Tigers | Clemson University Athletics".
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