Though it was not known that night, the contest would prove to be the Utah Stars' final game.
He contributed a total of 685 points to the Utah Stars.
They fell just short, however, and lost to the Utah Stars in 7 games.
Hamilton then finished out his professional career during the 1975-76 season with the Utah Stars.
He also won a league championship with the Utah Stars in 1971.
More than 200 colleges - and the Utah Stars - pursued him.
On the 2nd they opened the month at home against the Utah Stars and won 105-100 before 1,230 fans.
A 102-98 road loss to the Utah Stars followed, as 6,157 fans watched.
He was immediately signed by the Utah Stars and became the first player to go directly from high school basketball to a professional league.
When he got out, the Utah Stars gave a him a tryout.