Notre Dame Walk-On with Relentless Rise from High School Late-Bloomer
Thomas Hattan, a 6-2 junior guard and one of five walk-ons to crack Notre Dame's 2023-24 roster, embodies grit—didn't play competitively until high school, yet captained San Juan Hills to CIF-SS and league titles (27-5 record, 10 PPG, 2022 All-League), averaging 24 PPG in a peak game[3]. In 2023-24, he appeared in 4 games (1-3 FG, 2 REB, hit a clutch 3 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore); 2024-25 saw 2 games with minimal stats (0.5 PPG career)[1][3][5]. High-intensity competitor, 4.65 GPA valedictorian majoring in Business Analytics—perfect locker room glue and analytics-savvy pro prospect. Care? Ultimate underdog story. Team fit? Yes, for culture, hustle, and intangibles over box-score flash.
