R.J. Hampton: Biography in Details
Who is R.J. Hampton?
R.J. Hampton is an American basketball player who currently plays for the New Zealand Breakers of the National Basketball League (NBL).
Who are the parents of R.J. Hampton?
He was born on February 7, 2001, in Texas, USA. His birth name is Roderick Hampton Jr. He was born to his father Roderick Hampton Sr. and his mother Markita Hampton. His father Rod had played college basketball for SMU from 1987 to 1991. He has a younger sibling, a brother named Ryan Hampton.
Hampton holds American citizenship but his ethnicity is unknown.
R.J. Hampton: Education, School/College University
R.J. Hampton joined Scoggins Middle School and then Little Elm High School, graduating in 2019. He was reported to be opting from the University of Memphis, University of Kansas, and Texas Tech University. But it was reported in May 2019 that R.J. Hampton had opted against the traditional collegiate route.
R.J. Hampton: Professional Life and Career
R.J. Hampton played basketball since the age of 3. He played varsity basketball for two seasons when he was in Little Elm High School,
Hampton has won two gold medals in his short career- at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup with the United States national under-17 team and at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship with the United States national under-16 team.
Similarly, R.J. Hampton has earned USA Today All-USA first team and MaxPreps All-American second-team recognition. Furthermore, it was reported that he had signed a multi-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers of the National Basketball League (NBA) on May 28, 2019, as part of the Next Stars initiative.
Similarly, he will have to wait for the 2020 NBA Draft as he is not eligible for the new NBA G League venture as high school players must wait for a year to become draft-eligible.
R.J. Hampton: Awards, Nominations
He was named Texas Gatorade Player of the Year on March 15, 2019, making him the first non-senior to win the award since 2013. Also, he has won two gold medals.
How much is the net worth of R.J. Hampton?
R.J. Hampton has an estimated net worth of around $1 million as of 2023, and he has earned that sum of money from his professional career only. From a very young age, this player has earned not only fame but good fortune too.
R.J. Hampton: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
R.J. Hampton has been successful in keeping himself far from rumors and controversies in his personal and professional life.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
R.J. Hampton has a height of 6 ft. 4 inches and weighs 82 kg. He has dark brown eyes and black hair. Other information regarding his shoe size, dress size, etc. is not available.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
R.J. Hampton has around 601 followers on Instagram, and around 31.5k followers on Twitter, but he does not seem to be active on Facebook.
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R.J. Hampton’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February | Wednesday |
| 2025 | February | Friday |
| 2026 | February | Saturday |
| 2027 | February | Sunday |
| 2028 | February | Monday |