Hilton Armstrong joins Warriors staff

[Thirty Three]

Yes!

 

[Ricker]

I remember reading a story a number of years ago when Hilton was on a roster. His NBA teammates were impressed with Hilton's x's & o's understanding of the game to the point of continually remarking about his perception and insights. I'm pleased for him.

 

[mauconnfan]

Good for Hilton nice!

 

[Hugo]

Always good to see a former Husky join the coaching ranks.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

One of the most underrated Huskies of all time. Worked his butt off for three years before having a huge senior season and getting picked in the lottery.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Hilton units.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is exciting news. Glad to see his hard work is paying off.

 

[M.S.G.]

Great news! Had wondered what path he would take after basketball, just great for him!

 

[Waquoit]

One of the most underrated Huskies of all time. Worked his butt off for three years before having a huge senior season and getting picked in the lottery.

This is cool news but Hilton was properly rated while he was here.

 

[Chief00]

Yes!

That’s great news. Starting in the video dept but will be able to learn a lot and share his knowledge.

 

[nomar]

 

[RichZ]

This is cool news but Hilton was properly rated while he was here.

And not at all since leaving. His relatively short NBA stint and lack of minutes in the league have diminished many fans' perception of how good he was in his senior year here, averaging almost 10 points, 7 boards and 3+ blocks in 27 minutes a game to earn BE DPoY honors.

Remember, this is a guy who didn't think he could make a D1 roster coming out of HS, and Elton Brand convinced him he had the tools, he just needed to sharpen them and work on endurance and strength.

 

[bendm]

spoelstra started in the video dept too

 

[husky429]

He has the personality to be a great coach too. So many good players are weird and neurotic. Hiltonn was a really humble and kind guy with a competitive edge to him. Perfect qualities for a coach

 

[Dogdeacon]

This is cool news but Hilton was properly rated while he was here.

By Husky fans probably, but I think in terms of general public Hilton wasn't a highly regarded college player. But he got a look from & some burn in the NBA so maybe properly rated there. I dunno that there's a need to dig trenches on either side of the molehill* of Hilton's rating as a Husky.

*not to imply that Hilton's rating itself is not substantial, just there's more variable topo maps elsewhere.

 

[Husky Alien]

And not at all since leaving. His relatively short NBA stint and lack of minutes in the league have diminished many fans' perception of how good he was in his senior year here, averaging almost 10 points, 7 boards and 3+ blocks in 27 minutes a game to earn BE DPoY honors.

Remember, this is a guy who didn't think he could make a D1 roster coming out of HS, and Elton Brand convinced him he had the tools, he just needed to sharpen them and work on endurance and strength.

And Calhoun was not very easy on Hilton his 1st three years. Could have easily transferred during that time.

Congratulations Hilton!

 

[karstenkibbe]

And Calhoun was not very easy on Hilton his 1st three years. Could have easily transferred during that time.

Congratulations Hilton!

Watching his level of play senior year still blows me away to this day. From an afterthought coming out of Peekskill to Big East DPOY in ‘06. The timing on his senior year blocks… as close to Emeka’s athleticism as I can recall.

 

[Thirty Three]

Hilton sighting…

 

[Travelman6]

It is a pity he missed that Golden State first championship by one year.

 

[CL82]

And Calhoun was not very easy on Hilton his 1st three years. Could have easily transferred during that time.

Congratulations Hilton!

Man, it is great watching that break. I hope we can get back to that level of basketball.

 

[runner11]

Totally irrelevant to this topic but not new thread worthy. I saw Dave McClure listed as rising coaching star. He was a local kid I played in HS at Trinity Catholic before going to Duke. He is an assistant for the Grizz.