Bio

Lamar Hamilton, a native of Marietta Ga., is entering his fifth year on the Eagles' coaching staff.

Hamilton is involved in all inspects of the program, including recruiting and advance scouting.

Hamilton, whose given name is Billy “Lamar” Hamilton, is no stranger to the game of basketball.

At Sprayberry High School, he lettered in basketball, as well as football and baseball. After graduating from Albany State University in 2006, he stayed on as a women's basketball student assistant through the 2008-09 season.

Next, he made his first stop at Tallahassee Community College, a stint as a volunteer assistant in 2008-09.

Hamilton then moved to the Division I level, where he was on staff at Savannah State University from 2009-11. With the Tigers, he was responsible for working with post players, as well as assisting in recruiting efforts. Hamilton was instrumental in guiding Savannah State to its first winning season since 1999.

In addition to coaching, Hamilton has significant experience in the area of basketball administration. He has coordinated various camps and tournaments for Essence Girls Basketball, Inc., in Tallahassee Fla. Additionally, he has served as a Game Management Assistant for Roundball, Inc., also based in Tallahassee. Hamilton has also coordinated and conducted fundamental camps for high school student-athletes.

Hamilton served as interim head coach for the Eagles' final nine games of the 2012-13 season and posted a 4-5 record, all in Panhandle Conference play.

Hamilton received his bachelors’ degree in recreation health physical education from Albany State University.