BILLINGS — Jesiah Stutts isn't a starter. In fact, he typically doesn't even sub in for the Montana State Billings basketball men.

But when he does, it’s thrilling — and not only for him.

"Everyone is just instantly smiling, happy, just going for him," MSUB guard/forward Jakob Milling told MTN Sports before Monday's spirited practice.

Arriving from modest basketball roots, Stutts almost didn't believe he'd been requested to interview for this story, wondering if teammates were playing a prank.

"I was homeschooled K-12, pretty much," Stutts said.

Hear from Stutts on his unlikely journey, and why teammates respect the walk-on: Q2 AOW: Home school walk-on 'Slice' cuts hair, earns respect with MSUB hoopsters

The homeschool graduate walked onto the NCAA Division II team with determinati

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