Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed profile of Hilton Armstrong:
- Full Name: Hilton Julius Armstrong, Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on November 23, 1984
- Hometown: Peekskill, New York, USA
- Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
- Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters)
- Shoe Size: Men’s US size 16
- Number: 12, 7, 6 (depending on the team)
- Position: Power forward / Center
- High School: Peekskill High School (Peekskill, New York)
- College: University of Connecticut (2002–2006)
- NBA Draft: 2006, 1st round, 12th overall pick by the New Orleans Hornets
- Teams Played For:
- New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010)
- Sacramento Kings (2010)
- Houston Rockets (2010)
- Washington Wizards (2010–2011)
- Atlanta Hawks (2011)
- Golden State Warriors (2013–2014)
- Played overseas and in minor leagues after 2014
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
- Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available
Hilton Armstrong was known for his shot-blocking and defensive abilities as a big man. After a standout college career at the University of Connecticut, where he won the 2004 NCAA Championship, Armstrong had a steady career as a backup center and power forward in the NBA. He later played overseas in leagues in Turkey, Japan, and China, continuing his basketball career globally.