Rip Hamilton's Halfcourt Shot Highlights UConn's College GameDay
Former UConn star Richard Hamilton made headlines with a no-practice halfcourt shot during ESPN's College GameDay, drawing attention from LeBron James.
- Richard 'Rip' Hamilton, a three-time NBA All-Star and UConn alum, made a halfcourt shot on ESPN's College GameDay without any warmup.
- The shot, made in front of a live audience at UConn, was celebrated by fans and highlighted by LeBron James on social media.
- Hamilton's appearance and successful shot come as UConn, the number one team in the country, prepares to host Big East rival Villanova.
- UConn's basketball program, with five national titles since 1999, aims to become the first repeat national champions since Florida in 2006 and 2007.
- Hamilton, who led UConn to its first NCAA championship in 1999, remains a celebrated figure in the program's storied history.