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How Daulton Hommes became a surprise Div. II draft prospect

When Daulton Hommes walked in to EXOS training facility for an early-morning workout in July, Gordon Hayward's long-time trainer, Jason Smeathers, looked on in bewilderment.

"You guys have this kid at Division II?" Smeathers asked Point Loma Nazarene assistant coach Davis Furman, a former Butler manager. "He shouldn't be here."

Hayward couldn't believe it either. Before his own workout that day, Hayward caught Hommes -- 6-foot-8, 215 pounds with long arms and a pro body -- showcasing his smooth shooting stroke, polished offensive skill set and Division I-level bounce. The recovering Boston Celtics star and breakout Div.