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

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player who last played for the

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of the

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. He played

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High school

Hearn was an undersized post player while at

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, 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

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

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. The points were the first NBA points by a former Northwestern Wildcat since

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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

National team

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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Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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College

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References

External links

NBA G League profileUSA Basketball profileNorthwestern Wildcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hearn, Reggie 1991 births Living people American men's basketball players Basketball players from Fort Wayne, Indiana Detroit Pistons players Grand Rapids Drive players Idaho Stampede players Memphis Hustle players NBA G League Ignite players Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball players Reno Bighorns players Shooting guards Skyliners Frankfurt players South Bay Lakers players Stockton Kings players Undrafted National Basketball Association players United States men's national basketball team players