Darren Morningstar – center – University of Pittsburgh
A 6-foot-10 big man drafted out of Pitt in 1992, Morningstar flashed signs of a legit pro prospect, but also did not make the final cut for Boston’s roster the season he was drafted.
30 years ago (2/23/89): #Pitt's Darren Morningstar awaits chance to play. #H2P pic.twitter.com/LssKYKu6N4
— PGH Sports History (@PGH_Sports_Date) February 23, 2019
The Washington native would make the NBA eventually though after a short stint in the CBA, playing for both the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks in the 1993-94 NBA season. Morningstar would make a solid career for himself overseas and in the CBA, retiring in 1998.
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