Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Hilton Armstrong:

Player Profile

  • 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

Player Archetype / Play Style

Hilton Armstrong’s player archetype was that of a rim-running defensive big, a long interior finisher whose value came more from size, reach, and shot deterrence than from polished self-created offense. At 6-foot-11 and around 235 pounds, he brought the frame and length of a traditional NBA center, using his mobility to challenge shots around the basket, rebound in traffic, and play as a paint protector rather than a switch-heavy defender. Offensively, his role was narrow and functional: screen, dive, finish near the rim, clean up misses, and stay within the flow instead of operating as a post hub or featured scorer. In full, Armstrong played like an athletic support center built to defend the interior, run the floor, and give a frontcourt energy, vertical presence, and low-maintenance minutes. (NBA)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Hilton Armstrong include Jared Jeffries.

Sources:
NBA.com — Hilton Armstrong | Forward-Center | New Orleans Hornets
NBA.com — State of the Hornets: Hilton Armstrong
The Draft Review — 2006 NBA DRAFT
EuroLeague — HILTON ARMSTRONG Profile