Nationality American Number 10, 3 Weight 78 kg Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Name John Hazen NBA draft 1949, Boston Celtics | Listed weight 172 lb (78 kg) Role Basketball Player Position Point guard Pro career 1949–1949 Height 1.88 m | |
Born March 2, 1927
Terre Haute, Indiana ( 1927-03-02 ) High school Gerstmeyer Technical Black Cats
(Terre Haute, Indiana) Died October 21, 1998, Phoenix, Arizona, United States College Indiana State Sycas men's basketball (1946–1948) | ||
John Hazen (February 2, 1927 – October 21, 1998) was an American former professional basketball player. A 6'2" guard from Indiana State University, Hazen played one season (1948–1949) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics coach was future Hall of Famer Doggie Julian He averaged 3.0 points per game and 0.5 assists per game.
Hazen attended Gerstmeyer Tech High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. While at Indiana State University, Hazen was a 2-year letterman for the Sycamores, helping the team reach the NAIA Men's Division I Tournament, finishing as National Finalist in 1948. During his collegiate career, the Sycamores recorded a record of 44-15 (.746), won two IIC titles and an NAIA District titles.
Hazen played for Glenn M. Curtis as a freshman and the legendary John Wooden as a sophomore and junior.
Hazen scored __ points during his collegiate career. Two of his teammates, Duane Klueh and Bob Royer also had NBA careers.
The 1948 season marked the beginning of integrated post-season tournament play, as Clarence Walker and Indiana State broke the barrier.