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Anthony Hamilton - Track & Field - Clemson University Athletics

Anthony Hamilton

Position:
Jumps
Height:
6-2
Class:
Jr./Jr.
Hometown:
Hawthorne, Calif.
High School:
University of La Verne // Leuzinger HS

*Following the 2021 ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Hamilton opted out of the Tigers’ 2021 outdoor season. 

Stats & News

Clemson – TFRRS Profile

La Verne – TFRRS Profile

2021 Indoor Season

  • Made his season debut by contesting the high jump at the Orange & Purple Elite (Jan. 9).
  • Tied his personal best in the high jump at the Clemson Invitational (Jan. 15-16), clearing 2.15m on his third attempt.
  • Earned his fifth victory in the event while at Clemson by clearing 2.10m (6-10.75) on his third attempt during the Orange & Purple Elite.
  • Won the high jump at the Bob Pollock Invitational (Jan. 29-30), clearing 2.00, 2.05 and 2.10 meters on his first attempt at each bar.
  • Finished third at the Tiger Paw Invite (Feb. 12-13), clearing 2.11m on his second attempt.

2019-20 Highlights

  • Won three competitions during the indoor campaign.
  • Set a personal-best mark by clearing 2.15 meters ( 7-0.5) at the Bob Pollock Invitational on Jan. 25th.
  • Eclipsed the seven-foot mark for the first time in his career at the Clemson Invitational by clearing 2.14 meters (7-0.25).
  • Scored for the Tigers at the ACC Championships by finishing 8th in the competition.
  • Competed in seven meets this season, contesting the high jump in each competition.

2018-19 Highlights

  • Competed in the high jump at six indoor meets
  • Earned second-team All-ACC honors after his PR of 2.13m (6-11.75) earned him a fourth-place finish at ACC Indoor Championships
  • Ran on the Tigers’ 4x400m at the Clemson Invitational (Jan. 18-19)

Before Clemson

  • Transfer multi-sport athlete (basketball and track & field) from the University of La Verne in La Verne, Calif.
  • Achieved a then-personal best 2.05m (6-8.75) in the outdoor high jump
  • Appeared in 15 basketball games as a freshman in 2017-18

Personal

  • One of the most notable names on social media, known for his electrifying and elaborate basketball dunks.
  • Has been featured on prominent media outlets such as ESPN, Overtime, Ballislife, Dunkademics, World Star, Slam and House of Highlights.
  • Hamilton participates in the Venice Ball series during the summer.
  • Has hosted a basketball and dunking clinic with NBA veteran, Caron Butler.
  • Majoring in Sociology.