How tall is Gordon Hayward?

Last Modified Oct 30, 2023 08:06 GMT
Gordon Hayward
Gordon Hayward

Gordon Daniel Hayward is an American professional basketball player who is currently signed with the Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Born March 23, 1990, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., Hayward attended Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg, Indiana. A tennis player initially, Hayward shifted to playing basketball later in high school. Hayward, along with the help of his teammates, led his school to the Indiana Class 4A state championship during his senior year. It was in fact Hayward who made the game-winning basket at the buzzer in the title game.

Hayward would go on to be voted the Indianapolis Star Player of the Year and was also selected to the First-team All-State by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

For college, Gordon Hayward committed to Butler University on a scholarship offer and played college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs. He famously led them all the way to the championship game at the 2010 NCAA tournament against Duke. He was subsequently selected to the All-Tournament Team for his heroics.

In the 2010 NBA Draft, Hayward was picked up by the Utah Jazz with the ninth overall pick. The one-time NBA All-Star averaged 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 50 games in the 2022/23 season.

Gordon Hayward Height

Gordon Hayward is 2.01 meters or 6 feet 7 inches tall. Hayward hit his growth spurt very early, growing from 5'11" (1.80 m) as a freshman to 6'7" (2.01 m) as a senior. Reports state that he was a successful tennis player in the past, but finally chose to pursue basketball due to his size. He was a two-time all-state singles tennis player.

Gordon Hayward Weight

Gordon Hayward weighs 225 lb or 102 kg as reported by the NBA.

Gordon Hayward Wingspan

Gordon Hayward has a commanding wingspan of 6 feet 7 ¾ inches coupled with his 2.01 meter height.

FAQs

A. Gordon Hayward is 2.01 meters or 6 feet 7 inches tall.

A. Gordon Hayward weighs 225 lb or 102 kg as reported by the NBA.

A. Gordon Hayward was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. to parents Gordon Scott Hayward and Jody Hayward.

A. Gordon Hayward has a commanding wingspan of 6-7 ¾.

A. Gordon Hayward currently plies his trade for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

A. Gordon Hayward accepted a scholarship offer from Butler University and played college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs.

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