When Peter Kalthoff ’23 stepped onto the court for his first professional basketball practice he said he was overcome by excitement. Peter looked around at his new teammates who he had met just 15 minutes earlier, itching to practice with them. The smell of freshly opened uniforms, new sneakers, and leather reminded Peter of the latest phase in his basketball career: He was no longer in his hometown of Hillsdale; he was in unfamiliar territory. The next few hours would be crucial for Peter to make an impression on the team and learn his strengths and weaknesses.