University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Hamilton Signs Aid Agreement to Join Pitt Program
6/10/2019 8:23:00 AM | Men's Basketball
PITTSBURGH – Graduate transfer Eric Hamilton has signed an aid agreement to join the University of Pittsburgh men's basketball program. Hamilton averaged 6.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while shooting 59.1 percent from the field, in just 16.3 minutes per game last season at UNC Greensboro.
"Eric is an experienced post player with a winning mentality," said head coach Jeff Capel. "We like his athleticism and believe he has the tools to be an impact player in our program. He has shown the instincts, strength and effort level to be a high volume rebounder."
The 6-9, 250-pound forward has helped teams to three conference championships, three NCAA Tournament appearances and a record of 88-21 in his previous three seasons of collegiate competition.
Hamilton averaged 14.8 points and 8.1 rebounds per game as a high school senior at Duluth. He was a three-star recruit and signed with Wichita State. He spent two seasons with the Shockers, seeing action in 47 games, while averaging 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game.
Hamilton becomes the fifth member of Pitt's 2019 recruiting class, joining versatile wings Justin Champagnie and Gerald Drumgoole, sharp shooting JUCO guard Ryan Murphy and prep standout Karim Coulibaly. The Panthers remain active on the recruiting front with additional scholarships available.
Pitt returns four starters from last season, including double-figure scorers Xavier Johnson (15.5 ppg., 4.5 apg.) and Trey McGowens (11.6 ppg., 64 steals).
Johnson earned All-ACC Freshman Team honors, while setting Pitt freshman records for scoring, double-figure scoring games, games with 15 or more points scored, 20+ point scoring games, free throws made, free throw attempts and field goal attempts. He was the only player in the ACC to average at least 15.5 points and 4.5 assists per game during the 2018-19 season.
McGowens scored in double figures 17 times and set a Pitt freshman record with 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting in a Jan. 9 overtime win against Louisville. The Pendleton, S.C., native also had 30 points, while going 18-of-19 from the foul line, in a 75-62 win over then 11th-ranked Florida State Jan. 14.
The Panthers return Au'Diese Toney (7.5 ppg., 5.6 rpg.), Terrell Brown (5.7 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 60 blocks) and Kene Chukwuka (3.9 ppg., .534 fg pct.), who each started 16 or more games last season. Pitt also brings back forward Samson George along with guards Curtis Aiken, Jr., Onyebuchi Ezeakudo and Anthony Starzynski.
Season tickets for the 2019-20 Pitt Men's Basketball are now on sale through the Panthers Ticket Office. New season ticket purchases made prior to May 31 will be eligible to participate in the reseating process of the Petersen Events Center and can split payments over three months (May, June, July). Season tickets purchased after May 31 will be allocated seats in late July after the conclusion of the PEC reseating. New purchasers are encouraged to select the Price Level they desire their seats to be in.
Pitt's 2019-20 home schedule features a pair of marque games in November with the season opener against ACC opponent Florida State (Nov. 6) and against West Virginia (Nov. 15) in the latest edition of the Backyard Brawl presented by EQT Corporation. The Panthers will also help Robert Morris open its new arena, Peoples Court at UPMC Events Center (Nov. 15), during non-conference play.
The Panthers' non-conference schedule will be released in the coming months with complete schedule including dates and game times is expected to be announced in late August.
Atlantic Coast Conference opponents for 2019-20 have been announced with Pitt's six repeat (home and away) opponents in 2019-20 being Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina and Syracuse. The Panthers will also host Boston College, Clemson, Virginia and Wake Forest, while making trips to Duke, NC State, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech.
Many of Pitt's non-conference and ACC games will be aired on the new ACC Network, brought to you by ESPN and the Atlantic Coast Conference, scheduled to launch August. 22. More information on the ACC Network is available at GetACCN.com. All fans should contact their cable provider to demand they carry the new ACC Network. ACCN currently has carriage deals with DirecTV, Fios, Google Fiber, Hulu, Optimum and PlayStation Vue.
"Eric is an experienced post player with a winning mentality," said head coach Jeff Capel. "We like his athleticism and believe he has the tools to be an impact player in our program. He has shown the instincts, strength and effort level to be a high volume rebounder."
The 6-9, 250-pound forward has helped teams to three conference championships, three NCAA Tournament appearances and a record of 88-21 in his previous three seasons of collegiate competition.
Hamilton averaged 14.8 points and 8.1 rebounds per game as a high school senior at Duluth. He was a three-star recruit and signed with Wichita State. He spent two seasons with the Shockers, seeing action in 47 games, while averaging 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game.
Hamilton becomes the fifth member of Pitt's 2019 recruiting class, joining versatile wings Justin Champagnie and Gerald Drumgoole, sharp shooting JUCO guard Ryan Murphy and prep standout Karim Coulibaly. The Panthers remain active on the recruiting front with additional scholarships available.
Pitt returns four starters from last season, including double-figure scorers Xavier Johnson (15.5 ppg., 4.5 apg.) and Trey McGowens (11.6 ppg., 64 steals).
Johnson earned All-ACC Freshman Team honors, while setting Pitt freshman records for scoring, double-figure scoring games, games with 15 or more points scored, 20+ point scoring games, free throws made, free throw attempts and field goal attempts. He was the only player in the ACC to average at least 15.5 points and 4.5 assists per game during the 2018-19 season.
McGowens scored in double figures 17 times and set a Pitt freshman record with 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting in a Jan. 9 overtime win against Louisville. The Pendleton, S.C., native also had 30 points, while going 18-of-19 from the foul line, in a 75-62 win over then 11th-ranked Florida State Jan. 14.
The Panthers return Au'Diese Toney (7.5 ppg., 5.6 rpg.), Terrell Brown (5.7 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 60 blocks) and Kene Chukwuka (3.9 ppg., .534 fg pct.), who each started 16 or more games last season. Pitt also brings back forward Samson George along with guards Curtis Aiken, Jr., Onyebuchi Ezeakudo and Anthony Starzynski.
Season tickets for the 2019-20 Pitt Men's Basketball are now on sale through the Panthers Ticket Office. New season ticket purchases made prior to May 31 will be eligible to participate in the reseating process of the Petersen Events Center and can split payments over three months (May, June, July). Season tickets purchased after May 31 will be allocated seats in late July after the conclusion of the PEC reseating. New purchasers are encouraged to select the Price Level they desire their seats to be in.
Pitt's 2019-20 home schedule features a pair of marque games in November with the season opener against ACC opponent Florida State (Nov. 6) and against West Virginia (Nov. 15) in the latest edition of the Backyard Brawl presented by EQT Corporation. The Panthers will also help Robert Morris open its new arena, Peoples Court at UPMC Events Center (Nov. 15), during non-conference play.
The Panthers' non-conference schedule will be released in the coming months with complete schedule including dates and game times is expected to be announced in late August.
Atlantic Coast Conference opponents for 2019-20 have been announced with Pitt's six repeat (home and away) opponents in 2019-20 being Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina and Syracuse. The Panthers will also host Boston College, Clemson, Virginia and Wake Forest, while making trips to Duke, NC State, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech.
Many of Pitt's non-conference and ACC games will be aired on the new ACC Network, brought to you by ESPN and the Atlantic Coast Conference, scheduled to launch August. 22. More information on the ACC Network is available at GetACCN.com. All fans should contact their cable provider to demand they carry the new ACC Network. ACCN currently has carriage deals with DirecTV, Fios, Google Fiber, Hulu, Optimum and PlayStation Vue.
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