Hampton Jr. (born February 7, 2001) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League.
[1] As a freshman, Hampton averaged 23.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 3.5 steals per game, leading Little Elm to a 29–5 record and the District 14-5A title.
[2][3] He was named to the MaxPreps Freshman All-American first team and earned Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Class 5A All-State and Dallas Morning News All-Area Newcomer of the Year honors.
[5] In the 2017–18 season, Hampton averaged 30.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, six assists, 4.4 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game, guiding Little Elm to a 28–8 record.
[6][7][8] On December 14, 2018, Hampton scored 33 points in an 80–66 victory over South Garland High School, matching up against fellow coveted recruit Tyrese Maxey.
[11] As a junior, Hampton averaged 32 points, 9.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 3.9 steals per game, helping Little Elm achieve a 24–10 record.
[17][18][19] On September 5, 2017, Christian Dawkins, an agent later indicted in the NCAA basketball corruption scandal, expressed a desire to pay Hampton in emails sent to business partners.
[25][26] On September 20, he made his professional debut in a win over Melbourne United, recording 11 points, three rebounds and four assists in 21 minutes.
[28] On November 9, Hampton was ejected four minutes into a game against South East Melbourne after attempting to put his arm around the neck of opposing guard John Roberson during a scuffle.
[44] On February 14, 2024, Hampton was acquired by the Capital City Go-Go after a trade with the Sioux Falls Skyforce[45] and on March 3, he signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards, but didn't play for them.
[48] He won another gold medal with the national under-17 team at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup but was limited to two games by a foot injury.