UNCP Athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE AT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (2016-17): Did not see game action … Competed in two meets for the track & field team … Finished runner-up in the Javelin Throw at the Weems Baskin Invitational with a throw of 46.01 meters.
 
AS A FRESHMAN AT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (2015-16): Redshirted … Did not see game action … Competed in both the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons for the Buccaneers … Finished 11^th in the Javelin Throw at the Big South Conference Outdoor Championships with a throw of 39.81 meters … Competed in 10 total meets (two indoor).
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at South Columbus High School for coach Jake Fonvielle … Earned all-conference and all-county nods as a senior and helped lead Stallions to a 7-4 record and a state playoff appearance … Also lettered in baseball.
 
PERSONAL: The son of Anna and Bradley Hammond … Has a younger sister, Farrah … Maintained a 3.87 cumulative grade point average at South Columbus High School … Lists surfing as his hobby and Forrest Gump as his favorite movie … Favorite sports team is the Los Angeles Chargers and his favorite music artist is George Strait … Lists sushi as his favorite food … A physical education major at UNCP.