Vernon Hamilton (born December 28, 1984) is an American retired professional basketball player who currently works in player development for the Dallas Mavericks. He played college basketball at Clemson University where he also obtained his undergraduate and master's degrees. When Hamilton isn't playing professional basketball he spends much of his time in the community working with 100 Black Men of America in Atlanta, Georgia.^[1]

Hamilton was ranked the number 83 high school prospect in the country his senior season. Hamilton averaged 24 points as a senior, along with averages of 7.7 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 3 steals per game and lead Benedictine High School to its first ever state Private school title.^[2] Hamilton was also all-state and all-conference as a defensive back and wide receiver, and received several offers to play college football.^[3]

After graduating from high school Vernon Hamilton signed with the Clemson Tigers. Hamilton was a 4-year starting during his tenure with Clemson. Hamilton was an honorable mention selection for the AP All-ACC Freshman team in 2004.^[4] Hamilton was on the All-ACC Defensive team in 2006 and 2007.^[5] Hamilton was the first Clemson player since 1998 to be invited to play in the 2007 NABC All Star Game.^[6] Hamilton finished his career at Clemson as the record holder for most steals in a season (83), highest average steals per game in a season (2.68), and the Clemson career steals record (271).^[7]

Hamilton is now a Graduate Assistant coach under Brad Brownell at Clemson.^[11]