Talequia Hamilton has had a basketball career more akin to an Oscar winning film than anything most NCAA players experience in their life.
Hamilton, born and raised in the shadow of Marshall, first caught the eye of locals just a few miles away at Huntington High School. Huntington High, known for producing NBA players like O.J. Mayo and Patrick Patterson, was where Hamilton evolved into a dominant force on the court.
Hamilton received no attention her freshman year, but when she started playing heavy minutes her sophomore year, she quickly earned it. As a sophomore Hamilton was named second team all-state, her junior year would see her named first team all-state, while also averaging a double-double and leading the Highlanders to the state semifinals.