Miraculous: The Austin Hatch Story - ESPN

The biggest story on Michigan’s men’s basketball team this season is a freshman who doesn’t see much playing time… But that hasn’t lessened his impact on the Wolverines. Austin Hatch’s journey to Division I basketball is nothing like any you’ve ever heard before. It is one full of promise, loss and resilience... simply put - Hatch’s story is nothing short of Miraculous.

[@pamela6746]

I feel like this could be a movie...
Like as in his story could be turned into a movie based on a true story and a lot of people can be inspired

[@coolguy2418]

Reading the report on the second crash, the Dad just seemed like a careless flyer. You’d think you’d be a bit more careful after after almost destroying your first family.

[@HatsTour]

Just read that he got engaged. Congratulations to him and his lady.

[@LuckyLem0n]

He came to my school back on January 17, it was amazing.

[@ethanthomas5393]

Man, loosing your mother and blood siblings then your dad and second mother. I feel so bad for him

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

*losing

[@cassiestine174]

I watched this kid play as a sophomore when he was at Canterbury... my husband coached at a rival school...he lit us up... my husband said he was the most talented sophomore he'd ever seen play in person.

[@JackisSwedishking]

This guy went through hell and back that's something I would never get you have my support

[@cbreezy1322]

I had this saved on a DVR years ago and switched services and lost the recording. Just thought to search for it. Really really moved me. I've lost a lot of family recently and thinking about Austin and how he was just able to continuously press forward with the help of those close to him just inspires me. And I'm a 48 yr old man now and I'm probably old enough to be his father yet I do admire his strength at such a young age. Hope all is well for u young Man. God Bless and Go Blue 💙💛

[@amyyepbd6433]

Such an amazing story I'm so happy I had the privilege to meet him

[@vonSoest]

Incredible young man. He'll go far in life.

[@JAYKAY5295]

So touching

[@scottlaf1]

Wow... ... ...speechless. Just DEEPLY INSPIRED.

[@masontronsor2734]

How are there 33 dislikes on this amazing story?!? I don’t care if you an Ohio fan or MSU fan or whoever you are, if you don’t feel anything for this story then you are truly heartless

[@myssaucy7186]

agree

[@tomherald]

Agree - Must be from Ohio St

[@slimcognito.]

The reason there are dislikes is the fact that the father still decided to fly again after getting into a terrible crash like that. Any human with brains would of said im done after the first incident

[@Im-Adelina]

I just may this young man and he was incredulous got to be in a stadium with him to talk with us and all of are teams

[@fryman7]

I really do not understand how someone could dislike this story. Truly inspiration, such heartache and to do what this young man has achieved is amazing!

[@gagedreiling5317]

This is heart breaking 😭

[@fabiusberner8149]

And now he's in the Final Four with Michigan

[@sovereigncitizen3633]

Very inspirational story.

[@chadbailey30]

Jesus... This kid has had it rough man...
I'm a die hard Ohio State fan but even I can root for this Michigan man..

[@deborahfabricant2695]

Just. WOW!!!! What a wonderful story!!!

[@n33bsch0lbus]

Dang such a sad but heart warming story

[@lhza8570]

I wish him the best for the coming future.

[@julo_ghost]

That was amazing! It's a miracle

[@brianmitchell4479]

What an amazing testament to human perseverance.

[@scottacton173]

What an inspiring story. What a great family and sister. Go blue!

[@alexianherrera8718]

Such an amazing story😭💞

[@patriciastark1951]

What an amazing young man

[@notredameandcoltsfan564]

Even though I hate Michigan, incredible young man

[@shaquanamullings1407]

Powerful!

[@jordancline5435]

He came to my school today in ann arbor michigan!!!!

[@DaybreakDutchie]

The feels :(

[@swedishking3679]

He went to hell and back that's spirit I could never imagine love you Austin

[@TheEminemFan177]

Amazing.

[@DJRezonance]

incredible

[@stevethelegend]

What a great story

[@anthonylam401]

Very Inspiring! Meanwhile, I'm here watching TH-cam instead of doing something with my life.

[@gardofuentes363]

You can fly a plane.

[@nattie5330]

Anthony Lam it's never too late

[@Jeff-jm8nw]

What a champion.....

[@deenagotti8258]

Pretty cool story, but my god what's with the serious errors his dad obviously made with the plane twice. I mean damn.

[@caitstaffo8088]

and now he’s engaged

[@skurt2881]

I wish i could like twice.

[@ballislifemo4793]

no disrespect but crashing a plane twice is pretty horrible I would have have stopped after the first crash

[@silofps9571]

Yes i agree why would you keep flying

[@cartermichel9036]

Horses

[@cartermichel9036]

Barney

[@soleswankthealchemist1997]

Ballislife MO right

[@christopher5429]

Shit I agree

[@bigbadbruins1]

Gosh darn onions

[@1mil509]

Should have stopped flying after the first accident. Such a sad story

[@ChaBoyGoose]

Super good story but it seems like the dad got very unlucky behind that wheel of the plane. Super sad but super inspirational

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

His father may have been a nice man, but sadly he was a poor pilot and that affected a lot of lives.

[@boltnb9861]

They should make a movie off of him

[@elianaslater6181]

Holy shit

[@Kari2025]

I'm terrified of Cessna planes for this reason. I can't believe he has the strength to still fly! What are the odds of this? Damn, this poor kid.

[@SoaringYu]

Whoever gave his father flight certificate should go to jail

[@rvmy3475]

I just met him and got a pic with him lol

[@rvmy3475]

@Samuel Ingalls well i just moved in with him

[@madisondefilippis1071]

Whoever disliked this is going to hell

[@miikaneedham5605]

im literally only here for a strength and conditioning assignment-

[@froggobonano]

E-learning gang

[@Atx.3359]

How do you mess up twice? I feel like pilots make hiccups, but not multiple plans crashes. His dad is to blame.

[@adrianramirez4260]

God kept him alive

[@jj_franklin2345]

His dad was my dads doctor. That is all

[@emmersonzant530]

bruh his dad needed to stop flying airplanes /j /t /nm /lh

[@dodda]

Wife and kids died in 03, remarried in 05. Jesus dude pump the brakes.

[@mollymurphy925]

Yeah that was bizarre to me.

[@gardofuentes363]

What kind of pilot does not check weather forecasts, especially when flying small planes. Also, why bring family members on your first flight after a horrific accident? I would just practice a couple of times at least.

[@JAYKAY5295]

#33

[@corban_hatch]

gang gang

[@michellegomes2030]

I mean after the first crash, I wouldn’t board another private plane. It’s just negligent. I think his dad should’ve been investigated. He was careless.
I’m happy Austin survived.

[@Sirgrantasaurus]

The FFA did and his dad was at fault for both crashes

[@jennyfurr]

Austin kind of ruined it for me when he asked his coach “wanna be apart of a miracle?”
His dad may have been a good guy but wow....pretty reckless/arrogant pilot.

[@jeffreytimberlake8664]

I think you misunderstood who said that--it was Coach Adams, not Austin.

[@ophiophagushannah1573]

Jennifer Kallem Stfu jennifer you sound arrogant rn

[@michiganabigail]

You can judge what he’s done after you’ve been in similar situations, almost died multiple times, and lost half your family twice.

[@MAlexShotIt]

It's easy to hate ppl like you

[@viking956]

If a pilot has crashed a plane once, don't fly with him. I know that's a shitty deal but there are a ton of pilots out there who die on their SECOND crash.

[@carlmoris1993]

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[@eliasiabdul7072]

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[@griffin1546]

stop flying bud

[@fcnvideospt2343]

Damn he killed both his wives, WTF

[@getyourbitcoinup5502]

Jesus Christ love you