2019-20 Preview Series: Jared Hamilton's Final Act

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- A good play breaks a story into different acts. Characters and storylines are introduced in the first section as a baseline world is introduced, and the protagonist's ongoing development is enhanced in the second act. A third act tips the story on its side before a crescendo into the fourth act. It finally ends with the denouement, which ties off loose ends and finalizes the protagonist's journey.

For Jared Hamilton, a basketball odyssey is now entering its final collegiate season. A career that began with stops at other two other universities before ending in Chestnut Hill in the ACC. It brought things full circle for a player, who teamed with his younger brother Jairus for the first time in organized basketball - as he begins his last turn at Boston College with an outlook born from his status as the team's elder statesman.

"I'm looking forward to this year," Hamilton said. "This is my last year of eligibility, so I put in a lot of work during the offseason. I've played any role you could think of on a basketball team. Any role they need me to play, I'll play, and I want to be a defensive anchor. I take great pride in flexibility"

Hamilton's rise through last season is a well-chronicled piece of the BC basketball calendar. He sat out the first half of the year while completing his NCAA transfer requirement and jumped into action right before Christmas against DePaul. He became an instant hit to the lineup and finished the season as a mainstay in the Eagles' rotation. He earned his first start against Louisville before becoming a permanent fixture in the starting five over his final 11 games.

It helped denote growth benchmarks in his game. He scored 12 points off the bench against Syracuse, before shooting 8-of-10 from the field for a season-high 17 points against Notre Dame. He later scored 16 points in the overtime game against NC State, playing 43 minutes and contributing six boards. The performances validated his transition in many ways while proving true his conversations and link to other North Carolina natives on the BC roster.

"There was a track record with Ky (Bowman) and Jerome (Robinson)," Hamilton said. "Being from North Carolina, getting close and talking with those guys, I loved staying in the gym. I thought it would be a great fit, and it's worked out well so far."

Jared's BC career will forever link with his brother Jairus, but he will depart Chestnut Hill with his own legacy. On the court, he's a solid player with a dual-threat skill set. He can play any one of three different positions, with the speed to run the guard position and the toughness to bang with the bigs. He's a wing player who can spot up for shots, and he's a gritty defender.

"Helping younger guys with my IQ, having a feel for the game, it helps them transition from prep school or high school," Hamilton said. "It's not always easy for everyone, so I want to help guys out. When we do drills in our skill development in four-man groups, it helps us learn how to play the way we want to play this year.

Off the court, he's one of the most respected pieces of the Boston College locker room. His journey has required constant adjustment, but each spot matured him. He never crumbled emotionally, and every stop made him change or adapt to different locker rooms, styles and atmospheres.

It makes him something of a grizzled veteran, and it's why he's helping younger players adjust to the college experience. BC's atmosphere allows players to collaborate based on life experience, and it's an area where Hamilton's unique outlook is entirely appreciated.

"(Previous players) really helped me get out of my shell," he continued. "I was always on the quiet side early in my career. Being here at BC, I know what I'm supposed to be doing. Those guys helped me become more vocal to talk to the younger guys. I want to help those guys and show them the ropes."

2019-20 Preview Series: Jared Hamilton's Final Act

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