Division III Guard's Pro Basketball Journey

0:00On March 25th, Hank Morgan dreamed of Pro Basketball after starring at Division 3 Hamilton College. The 23-year-old guard averaged 17 points over four years, won a conference title, and earned player of the year honors as a senior. Eight months after his last college game, he made history as the Glea's only active player from a Division 3 background, now thriving with the main Celtics. His path started with an open tryout in Salt Lake City last October. He impressed enough to join the stars for 15 games, then got waived. Meanwhile, injuries opened a spot in Maine, where he turned a short-term deal into a steady role on their postseason push. Morgan credits his Hamilton coach for pro-level preparation through intense detail and fundamentals. At six feet five inches, he mixes sharp shooting with mid-range craftiness, honed by self-made highlight videos and a lucky age in connection from a high school workout. In 16 games with Maine, he's averaging 8.5 points in three rebounds,

1:01shooting 49% from the field and 44% from three. Standout nights include 16 points with four threes in a second game and a 22-point explosion, going six of seven from deep. From Division 3 upsets and summer tournaments to scrimmaging Jason Tatum in Boston, Morgan's whirlwind year proves persistence pays off, landing him, right where he wanted in Pro Bowl. You've been listening to Boston Celtics News today, AI Power Team Coverage.