A.W. Hamilton
@CoachAWHamilton
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Head Men’s Basketball Coach Eastern Kentucky University/Former Assistant Coach NC State University 2017-18/Former Head Coach Hargrave Military Academy 2011-17
Richmond, KY
Joined September 2011
The support & messages today have been incredible. I am blessed beyond measure. Thank you!.
.@CoachAWHamilton has always been big on setting goals. Recently, he set some new ones for himself:.1. Beat cancer.2. Tell his story.3. Save a life. Please take some time to watch this video ⤵️
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I’m excited to share this great news. Isaiah’s test results have come back normal and he will be going home today. Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and support.
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Want to thank Coach Keatts, the staff, players, and all Wolfpack Nation for a great year in Raleigh! You all embraced my family and I from Day 1. I will forever have a special place in my heart for the Pack! Wish you all the success in the future. @PackMensBball @CoachKeattsNCSU.
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My family and I are beyond excited to be heading home! I am honored to be the Head Coach at Eastern Kentucky University and can’t wait to make our fans, alumni, and administration proud. Go Colonels!.
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It was actually 69. 50 of them came in 2nd half. One of the best performances I’ve witnessed on the sideline as a head coach!.
HBD Terry Rozier (@T_Rozzay3) aka Scary Terry!. Once scored 68 PTS off the bench at military academy. 2nd player in NBA history w/ a triple-double in their 1st start. Averaged 20 PPG over last 2 seasons.
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Words can’t express how much I admire and respect @CoachTubbySmith he’s been a great friend and mentor! @MattRoanAD and I are honored to present him with an official EKU sports coat. #HallofFameCoach #HallofFamePerson
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Huge thank you to Dr V and the entire team at the @UKMarkey. Scans came back clean, God is Great!
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Want to congratulate Hargrave Hall of Famer and my mentor Kevin Keatts on being named head coach at NC State! #HargraveFamily
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Today we elevated @Bharris98 to Head Manager. Thank you for everything you do for @EKUHoops well deserved, so proud of you my man! GoBigE
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Absolutely & would love to have BBN come to Richmond too. Home & Home has never been done before. Let’s make history.
Would @CoachAWHamilton love to bring the “Most Exciting 40 Minutes in Sports” 20 minutes up the road to take on @KentuckyMBB ?.
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What a mighty God we serve!.
“I am shocked to tell you this, but you've got at least Stage II melanoma. The tumor is rooted in your ear and has a chance of spreading throughout your body.”
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No place like home! GoBigE.
Head coach @CoachAWHamilton contract has been extended through the 2027-28 season. Keeping the #𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝟰𝟬𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗜𝗻𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 going‼️. Full story 👉
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“Tough times don’t last, tough people do” . Junior Guard, Peyton Broughton, had a successful surgery this morning on his meniscus. He’s one of the toughest guys in this program 💪🏽 can’t wait to have him back on the floor! Love you P! @Peyton_B3
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We lost a legend today in the EKU family. Grew up a huge fan of Coach. When I arrived at EKU he was one of the 1st people to stop in my office and give me words of encouragement. One of the greatest coaches to ever do it but even a better person. RIP Coach Kidd. Prayers to family
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Woo Boom‼️.
.@CooperRobb1 from half court for the WIN!. Send it to Bristol for a #SCTop10 📺.This is ONLY November!. #MostExciting40MinutesInSports. @sportscenter @espnassigndesk @JonRothstein @collegeinsider @MidMajorMadness @NCAA @MarchMadnessMBB
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Honored to name @BryceWatts20 our head manager! ☝🏼 of the best moments of the Bahamas trip @EKUHoops
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Hargrave alums @lukeskywalka11 and @MONSTATREZZ this weekend after the Rockets game in Boston! #HargraveFamily #NationalChamps
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.@Dedicated_11 had surgery this past week & will miss the remainder of the season. He’s a ⭐️ & will be better than ever next year! Til then keep an eye on him on the sidelines. He’s just as electric celebrating his brothers as he has been the past ✌🏼 years on the court.
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Want to give a special thanks to Hall of Famer and EKU LEGEND Coach Roy Kidd for taking time out of his week to get lunch with me. It was an honor to spend time with you talking about sports and life, thank you Coach! #GoBigE
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My wife Chelsea is the cheer coach at EKU. We both love our athletes more than words can describe. We wanted to share our message
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EKU legend, Teddy Taylor, stopped by practice yesterday. Taylor played football here from 1966-1969 and was an All-American his senior year. Thank you Mr. Taylor for coming to check out the guys!
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RIP to a true pioneer in the great Tom Konchalski. I first met him in 1999 as a prep player @ Hargrave. Every time we talked from that day forward it was like we had known each other my entire life. He truly was a man for others & somebody we are all better for knowing.
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❤️ Coach Hicks is so proud of you!.
🚨RECORD BROKEN.@michaelmoreno30 is now EKU's career leader in 3-pointers made with 284. #𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝟰𝟬𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗜𝗻𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀
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I've been in total shock since hearing the news. I loved coach and will miss him more than words can describe. Forever grateful! My prayers will be with Betsy, Ashley and the rest of the family.
Herald-Leader obit for legendary Kentucky boys high school basketball coach Billy Hicks. One of the coaching giants in our state’s history in any sport. Also a down-to-earth person who dispensed a whole lot of wisdom across the years to young people (& old ones, too). May he RIP.
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Proud of these guys! We need everyone to come support our seniors final home game tomorrow night @ 7pm! #GoBigE
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Heading to Hazard today with supplies and to help out anyway we can, during this difficult time. #WeAreEasternKentucky
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Best fans in the country! Thanks for making Alumni Coliseum so special this season. #MaroonPlatoon
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📚 ✔️ 🏀 @dedicated_11 showing just how versatile he is. Already an EKU legend, will graduate in the spring w/ his bachelor’s degree.
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So proud to see hard work being rewarded for one of my favorite former players @MONSTATREZZ He's earned everything he's got. #NBA6ManOfTheYear
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Saturday is Dad/Daughter Day at McBrayer Arena! ❤️🏀. @EKUWBB - 1:30 p.m. @EKUHoops - 4 p.m. FREE admission for all dads and their daughters in memory of the victims of this week’s helicopter crash in L.A. Contact the @EKUSportsTix office for details.
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Colonel Nation, help us welcome Tre King (@tre_king23) and Darius Hicks (@Dsmoove5__) to our family! Two exceptional young men and two players that will have a tremendous impact on our program! #GoBigE
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My deepest condolences go out to the Stewart Family and UT-Martin fan base for their loss. Coach Stewart was not only an incredible coach but also a great individual and friend. The basketball community lost a good one. Rest In Peace.
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Love our team, fans, city & University! #GoBigE.
.@CoachAWHamilton has been voted District 18 Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (@NABC1927)!. A prestigious and well-deserved recognition from his peers. #GoBigE
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❤️ our team! GoBigE.
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So proud of my guy Ru for going thru the NBA draft process to get feedback. I want all my players to chase their dreams and Ru has more than earned this opportunity. Dream big my man!.
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❤️ our team! GoBigE.
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Winner!! Made us all so proud!! GoBigE.
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Congratulations to @BennettIran on his commitment to Marshall! Proud of you! #HargraveFamily
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“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” ― Phil Jackson .Congrats to two of our managers for graduating today! I’m very proud of these two hard working guys for what they’ve brought to our program on and off the floor #GoBigE
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Colonel Nation, please help me welcome Kelvin Robinson (@nbakelvin) to our EKU family! Kelvin is a special player that everyone will enjoy watching and will impact our program immediately! #GoBigE
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Always welcome in Richmond my man. Proud of you!.
Yo AW you doing your thing down at EKU like kids game here I’m trying get some work bump wit him! For you @CoachAWHamilton.
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❤️ these guys! #GoBigE.
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Appreciate you Boss!! These players are showing why they got invited to this high level tournament! Our guys have ❤️ & love to compete! GoBigE #EarnedNotGiven.
140 minutes down and 40 (OR MORE) to go for a 🏆! Whatever it takes! Proud of @CoachAWHamilton, this @EKUHoops staff and TEAM! Let’s #GoBigE #E2W ⚔️
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Special thanks to First Christian Church for having me this morning! GoBigE
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❤️ this team!.
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❤️ our guys! GoBigE.
You knew it was coming . LET THERE BE WATER! 💧💧 . The Belt goes to *@CoachAWHamilton voice* BIG MIIIIIIIKE!
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Thanks Lemons Mill Elementary for having us today! Good luck with testing next week. See you all at “Dream Big” basketball camp this summer.
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Wishing my wife & favorite coach of all time @Chels__Hamilton & the @EKUCheerleading team/ staff the best as they defend their national titles!.
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.@riqdagreat came to EKU 213 lbs. currently checking in at 249 lbs. big shout out to the best strength coach in the country, Jon-Mike!
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Our fans are going to ❤️ Braxton! He's a fearless competitor and the ultimate "Everyday Guy"!.
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Thrilled to announce @CoachAWHamilton's contract has been extended through the 2024-25 season. The best coach in America is staying in Richmond!. #GoBigE.
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Special thanks to all of the Maroon Platoon, especially @EKUPhiDelt & @EKU_ChiOmega 👏 See you TONIGHT @ 7:00pm #GoBigE
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No other group I’d rather go through a storm with then the guys I’m around everyday. Can’t wait to see the ☀️ tomorrow.
Through all the adversity we've faced the last 3 weeks, gotta keep finding a way to 'weather the storm' 🌧️. #MostExciting40MinutesInSports #CompeteFor40
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Congratulations to all 10 of our guys that signed with their schools today! Proud of these young men! #HargraveFamily #WhyNotUs #SigningDay
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A coach is only as good as his players, & we got a great ☝🏼 in @icyywen.
.@CoachAWHamilton named an emerging mid-major coach, @icyywen listed as one of five breakout freshmen by @TheAthleticCBB!. Special things happening in Richmond!. Check it out ➡️ #GoBigE
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Colonel Nation, help me welcome Jordan Oakley (@Gucciguwop___) to our EKU Basketball Family! Jordan is a phenomenal young man and will impact our program from day one! #GoBigE
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Andi Willa Hamilton has arrived healthy & happy! Special thanks to my players, coaches & entire HargraveFamily!
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Thank you Morning Pointe Senior Living of Richmond for having us this afternoon! Such a fun & enthusiastic group!
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Was an incredible experience speaking to all the Mayors from across the state of Kentucky at the KLC Convention. Special thanks to @JDChaneyKLC
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Best of luck to our guys in the #BigDance Ty, Greg, Deri, Charles, Ambrose, and Rashard! #HargraveFamily #Competefor40 #MarchMadness
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Good luck to @CoachElderEKU and his team as they kick off the new season. Big game tonight at 7pm vs Morehead State! Come out and support the team. #GoColonels 🏈 #HamiltonsAreReady
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Coach, feeling is mutual! Grateful you listened to my story & even more grateful to call you a friend.
Wow!. Have always been of a HUGE fan of @CoachAWHamilton - this is phenomenal !. Thank you for teaching me🙌🏾. I just doubled by dues for the “Coach Hamilton Fan Club’ 👊🏽.
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Family!.
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First day of camp was a success. The kids got better and most importantly had FUN! Thank you Sgt. Caudill for coming and speaking at camp! #GoBigE
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Let’s Go!!!!.
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Huge congrats to @EKUCheerleading All-Girl for placing FIRST in the UCA College Virtual National Championships in their division! #ExpectToWin #GoBigE
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Colonel Nation, help me welcome Huey King (@hkballislife), to our basketball family! Huey is a tremendous all around player and person that EKU fans will be thrilled to watch! #GoBigE
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Praying for you coach! ❤️.
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Thanks to @EKUCoachT and @EKUBaseball for having me to Earle Combs Stadium to throw the first pitch tonight! Have enjoyed watching them compete this spring! #GoBigE
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Our fans are going to ❤️ Trevin! He's a winner, tough and fits our brand of basketball perfectly!.
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Congrats to Justin Brown on his commitment today to USF! Proud of Justin and excited for his future! #HargraveFamily #Competefor40
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Sniper 🎯🏀.
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Good luck to Hargrave alums Mo Speights, Montrezl Harrell, David West, and Terry Rozier in the #NBAPlayoffs this weekend! #HargraveFamily
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Congrats to @sarjupatelplaya on his commitment to VMI! Bright future ahead! #HargraveFamily #Competefor40 #WhyNotUs
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Proud of my guys!.
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