Hayden Gray

Hayden Gray is an American professional basketball player for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Azusa Pacific Cougars and UC [San Diego Tritons men's basketball|UC San Diego Tritons].

College career

UC San Diego

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, and 3.3 assists, 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.

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 2025, Gray was officially named to the Maine Celtics opening night roster.