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No doubting Gerard Coleman’s enthusiasm for Celtics

After a disappointing year at Gonzaga, Gerard Coleman finished his collegiate career this season at NAIA Georgetown College.AP/Associated Press

WALTHAM — After a well-traveled college career that surprisingly ended at tiny Georgetown College in Kentucky of the NAIA, Mattapan resident Gerard Coleman worked out for the Celtics on Friday, refreshed for the next stage of his basketball career.

The Celtics, in the midst of workouts for their four draft picks and their summer league and training camp rosters, decided to invite Coleman at the urging of former Celtics executive Leo Papile.

It’s been an interesting road for Coleman since his days at West Roxbury High and Tilton School in New Hampshire. He played two years at Providence, then transferred to Gonzaga, played about 11 minutes per game, and then spent his senior season at Georgetown.

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“I’ve bounced around and been in school four to five years,” he said. “I’m just ready to finally play the game without having to go to class afterwards. I’m excited for that definitely.”

Coleman wasn’t shy about showing his support for the Celtics.

“The early days against the Nets, 2002, I just bleed green,” he said. “I’m am [an] all-Boston guy. Of course the Celtics. Boston pride.”

Coleman, a 6-foot-4-inch shooting guard averaged 20.7 points in 14 games with Georgetown. He appeared on his way to a sparkling college career after averaging 13.2 points in 2011-12 with the Friars but transferred after coach Ed Cooley began filling the roster with his own recruits.

“Gerard, I saw him play in high school, we like to help local guys out when we can,” Celtics director of player personnel Austin Ainge said. “I think he might be the first guy we’ve had in for a workout with a Boston Bruins tattoo. It’s good to have him in.”

Coleman is not projected to be drafted and is likely bidding for an NBA summer league invite before perhaps heading overseas to begin his professional career. He is eager for the journey to begin.

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“I just wanted to show my motor,” he said. “It’s definitely something I’m going to remember, tell my future kids about one day. It’s just the beginning, you know? The beginning of something great. The game isn’t promised and sometimes you’re in the right place at the right time.”

Also working out for the Celtics was former Northeastern forward Scott Eatherton, who helped the Huskies to their first NCAA Tournament in 24 years. The Huskies fell to Notre Dame in their opener in a thriller, 69-65, with the Irish going on to advance to the Elite Eight.

“It was great, people are always talking about it with us,” Eatherton said of the NCAA berth. “We got a lot more publicity and hopefully it will carry over for the guys next year.”

Eatherton, like Coleman, is likely going to take the free agent route to earn a summer league invite. At 6-9, Eatherton is going to have to make the adjustment to power forward at the next level.

“I feel like my shot is getting better,” he said. “I didn’t shoot it well my senior year but I’m getting a lot more confident. I am going to have to be one of those guys who plays as hard as they can, going after rebounds every possession, spreading the floor, being smart. Whether it’s going to be here or overseas, I’m really excited [about the next step].”

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Gary Washburn can be reached at gwashburn@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter at @GwashburnGlobe.