Richard Hamilton

ccshof logo Inducted
2008


Richard 'Rip' Hamilton
Basketball • Coatesville

Following a standout basketball career at Coatesville High School, accepted a scholarship to the University of Connecticut, where in three seasons (1996-1999) he led the the Huskies to one NIT appearance and two trips to the NCAA Tournament. Led Connecticut to the 1999 national championship. Led the Detroit Pistons to the 2004 NBA Championship. Has developed into one the NBA's premier guards. In his nine-year NBA career he is averaging 17.9 points per game during the regular season and 20.8 points in the playoffs. A three-time NBA All-Star selection.
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