Coach Leonard Hamilton Sued by 6 Former Florida State Players

The Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton is being sued by six former Florida State basketball players who claim he broke a pledge to provide them with $250,000 in name, image, and likeness money apiece. The lawsuit was filed in Leon County Circuit Court by the plaintiffs, Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher, Josh Nickelberry, Primo […] The post Coach Leonard Hamilton Sued by 6 Former Florida State Players appeared first on BlackSportsOnline.

Dec 31, 2024 - 06:00

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Coach Leonard Hamilton Sued by 6 Former Florida State Players

The Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton is being sued by six former Florida State basketball players who claim he broke a pledge to provide them with $250,000 in name, image, and likeness money apiece.

The lawsuit was filed in Leon County Circuit Court by the plaintiffs, Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher, Josh Nickelberry, Primo Spears, and Jalen Warley. The 20-page complaint was sent to The Associated Press by their lawyer, Darren Heitner of Fort Lauderdale.

Hamilton allegedly promised the former athletes the money from his “business partners.” According to the lawsuit, they planned to boycott a game against Duke on February 17 after leaving a practice last season due to unpaid invoices.

According to the lawsuit, they played despite Hamilton’s assurance that they would be compensated, but they were never paid. The Seminoles lost 76-67.

The lawsuit did not name Hamilton’s lawyer. On Saturday, FSU hosts Syracuse. Several text messages between players and several between players and Hamilton are included in the allegation.

Last season, FSU had a 17-16 record, including a 10-10 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Hamilton, who is 76, is in the last year of his deal. The Seminoles are 9-4 overall, with a 0-2 league record.

The lawsuit’s plaintiffs have all left the squad. Last spring, Green and Nickelberry used up all of their college credits, while the other four transferred.

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