Hayden Gray

Hayden Gray (born May 11, 2003) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Azusa Pacific Cougars and UC San Diego Tritons.

Early life Gray was born on May 11, 2003. He attended Santa Fe Christian School in Solana Beach, California, where he starred on the basketball team. As a senior, Gray helped Santa Fe Christian to a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 1A state championship title. He also played for Gamepoint Basketball on the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit.

College career After beginning his college career at Azusa Pacific University in Division II, Gray transferred to Division I UC San Diego where he played two seasons in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Gray had a stellar senior season at UC San Diego, being named as a finalist for the 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, named to the 2025 Big West Championship All-Tournament Team and 2025 All-Big West Second Team while being named the 2025 Big West Defensive Player of the Year.

In 2025, Gray averaged 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.1 steals, helping the Tritons to a school record 30-5 record and the program's first NCAA tournament appearance. The Tritons lost to Michigan 68-65 in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. He ended the season as the nation's leader in total steals.

Professional career Gray joined the Boston Celtics' summer league team for the 2025 NBA Summer League. On July 20, 2025, it was reported that Gray had signed a contract with the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. The next day, it was reported that Gray signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Boston. In November, Gray was officially named to the Maine Celtics opening night roster.

On April 11, 2026, Gray signed a multi-year contract with the Utah Jazz, and he made his NBA debut the next day. He was the first player from UC San Diego to play in the NBA.

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