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Stars’ Naz Mitrou-Long welcomes Iowa State teammate Monte Morris to Salt Lake City

Kristin Murphy, Deseret News

Rio Grande Valley Vipers' Monte Morris (No. 11) and Salt Lake City Stars' Naz Mitrou-Long (No. 3), who were former Iowa State teammates, hug after playing in an NBA G league basketball game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017.

SALT LAKE CITY — From Ames, Iowa to Salt Lake City.

Who would’ve imagined?

Feasting on a Sunday evening meal at The Cheesecake Factory is how former Iowa State teammates Naz Mitrou-Long and Monte Morris chose to reflect.

“I’m always happy to see my other teammates and friends on this stage,” said Morris, a Denver Nuggets two-way player.