Justin Charles Hamilton (born December 19, 1980) is an American-Belgian former professional basketball player, who played at shooting guard-point guard. Hamilton played college basketball for the University of Florida, and then played professionally for several European teams.
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.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
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.Staff Reports. "Hamilton commits to Florida. (Sports)" Sarasota Herald Tribune. September 26, 1988. 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.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 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.
Belgian Nationality Hamilton received his Belgian Citizenship in June 2013.
Championships Spanish ACB (1): 2005 Belgian BLB (4): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
References
External links Belgian League profile Euroleague profile Florida athletic profile