Reggie Christian Hearn (born August 14, 1991) is an American former professional

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player and current scout for the

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of the

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(NBA). He played

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for the

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High school

Hearn was an undersized post player while at R. Nelson Snider High School, in

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, and he was lightly recruited by college programs and receive no D-1 scholarship offers.

College career

Hearn landed as a

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at Northwestern, for

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, on a recommendation from

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head coach

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. He ultimately earned a scholarship, and became a standout player for the team, by his junior season. As a senior, in the 2012–13 season, Hearn averaged 13.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, earning Honorable Mention All-

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Professional career

Idaho Stampede (2013–2014)

Following his

career, Hearn joined the

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of the NBA Development League (now called the

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Reno Bighorns (2014–2018)

Hearn played for the Stampede for a full season, and part of another, before being traded to the

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, and ultimately landing with the

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. With the Bighorns, he earned a reputation of one of the G League's top three-point shooters. During the 2016–17 season, Hearn was selected to compete in the three-point contest at the 2017

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. On October 10, 2017, Hearn was signed by the

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to a training camp deal.

Detroit Pistons (2018)

On January 15, 2018, Hearn signed a one-year,

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with the

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. Hearn made his NBA debut on February 5, playing 2:33 in a 111–91 win against the

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and making a three point field goal. The points were the first NBA points by a former Northwestern Wildcat since Geno Carlisle in December 2004, the first by a Northwestern graduate since

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in the May 2003 and the first NBA three point shot by a Wildcat since

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in the January 2000 and the first by a Northwestern graduate since Billy McKinney in 1981. Hearn appeared in a total of three games for the Pistons, but did not score again during the season.

Stockton Kings (2018–2019)

For the 2018–19 season, Hearn joined the

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of the G League.

South Bay Lakers (2019–2020)

For the 2019–20 season, Hearn joined the

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of the G League. He posted 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, one steal and a block during a win against the

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on February 25, 2020. Hearn averaged 12.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

NBA G League Ignite (2020–2021)

In October 2020, Hearn signed with the

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as one of the veteran players to mentor younger prospects. He averaged 3.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 13 games.

Memphis Hustle (2021–2022)

On August 25, 2021, Hearn signed with

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of the easyCredit BBL. However, on September 16, he parted ways with the team without playing a single game. On October 23, he signed with the

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National team career

In 2017, Hearn was selected to the U.S. national team competing at the

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, where he won a gold medal. Hearn returned to team USA in 2018, playing on two World Cup qualifying teams. In five qualifying games, he averaged 12.2 points and 4.2 rebounds, while shooting 64% from three-point range. For his efforts, Hearn was named the 2018

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Post-playing career

Hearn retired in 2022, joining the

as a scout.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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College

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References

External links

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NBA G League profileUSA Basketball profileNorthwestern Wildcats bio
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