Background
Hamilton, J. Leonard was born on August 4, 1948 in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States.
Hamilton, J. Leonard was born on August 4, 1948 in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States.
Student, Gaston (North Carolina) Community College. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, University Tennessee, Martin, 1971. Master of Arts in Physical and Health Education, Austin Peay State University, 1973.
Assistant coach Austin Peay State University, 1972-1974, University Kentucky, 1974-1980, associate head coach, 1980-1986. Head coach Oklahoma State University Cowboys, 1986-1990, reached Big 8 Tournament, advanced to 2d round of National Invitiation Tournament, 1988-1989, 89-90. Head coach University Miami Hurricanes, Florida, 1990-2000.
Played National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament, 1998. Ranked 12th in National Collegiate Athletic Association, 1998-1999. Head coach Washington Wizards National Basketball Association, 2000—2001, Florida State University, since 2002.
Married Claudette Hale. Children: Lenny, Allison.