Eric Hamilton

THE STORYLINE

Experienced post player who has been a part of four postseason teams in his career, including three NCAA Tournament bids
Has the size, strength and athleticism to be a high volume rebounder ... plays with great energy on both ends of the floor
At his best making extra effort plays and finishing around the rim ... has developed a solid face-up game and jumper out to the three-point line
Will be looked upon to provide leadership and experience to the Panthers’ frontcourt
Has all the tools to be a strong defensive presence ... agility, effort and experience enable him to be an effective pick and roll defender as well as guard on the perimeter when switches occur
Expected to compete for immediate playing time and provide stability to the post rotation
Graduated from UNC Greensboro in 2019 and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in social work

2018-19 (UNC GREENSBORO)

Helped the Spartans to a 29-7 record, including a 15-3 mark in conference play, and an NIT bid after appearing in the Southern Conference Tournament title game
Averaged 6.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 59.1 percent from the field ... played 16.3 minutes per game
Tallied six points and four rebounds at Wofford (2/16)
Recorded nine points and eight rebounds in a win over VMI (1/31)
Went 5-of-6 from the field in a 15 point effort in a victory over Furman (1/12) … also pulled in seven rebounds, two blocks and an assist
Registered his first career double-double against Chattanooga, finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds and one block (12/29)
Scored 10 points, going 4-of-6 from the field, to go along with four rebounds and three blocks in a victory against Radford (12/18)
Finished with 17 points and five rebounds in a win over Coppin State (12/12)
Had five boards and nine points against Elon (12/7)
Pulled in seven rebounds and 10 points against Delaware (11/23)
Tallied 12 points, going 5-of-7 from the field, in a win against Prairie View A&M (11/19)

2017-18 (UNC GREENSBORO)

2016-17 (WICHITA STATE)

Helped Wichita State to the MVC regular season championship, tournament championship and an NCAA Tournament berth
Played in 26 games, averaged 1.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 4.7 minutes per game
Finished with eight points and four rebounds in a win over Southern Illinois (1/24)

2015-16 (WICHITA STATE)

Helped Wichita State to a NCAA Tournament berth ... Shockers also won the MVC regular season championship
Appeared in 21 games, averaging 3.4 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.1 minutes per game
Finished with 14 points against Iowa (11/29)
Recorded 13 points and seven boards in his collegiate debut against Charleston Southern (11/13)

HIGH SCHOOL

Spent one year in prep school at Sunrise Christian Academy
Attended Duluth [Ga.] High School before that under coach Eddie Hood
Averaged 14.8 points and 8.1 rebounds as a senior to earn first team All-Gwinnett County and first team All-Metro Atlanta honors

PERSONAL