Lowell Hamilton was definitely one of the greatest college basketball players to never play in the NBA. Anyone who ever saw him play at Providence St. Mel or Illinois can attest to his athleticism. Although he did not always get the level of recognition as some of the other 'Flying Illini' - such as Nick Anderson or Kendall Gill - he was a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. More importantly, he possessed the kind of character and team spirit that appear to be lacking in the NBA today.