Hayden Koval
Position: 5/4
Height: 216cm/7’1”
Weight: 100kg
Date of Birth: 08/03/1997
College: Cincinnati
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Hayden, standing tall at 7 feet, possesses an impressive skill set both inside and outside the paint. With a solid inside game, he demonstrates an ability to score efficiently around the basket. Additionally, his outside game adds another dimension to his offensive arsenal, allowing him to stretch the floor and knock down shots from the perimeter. Hayden's prowess as a rebounder is notable, utilizing his height and wingspan to grab boards and provide his team with second-chance opportunities. Furthermore, his shot-blocking ability showcases his defensive impact, deterring opponents from attacking the rim. With his combination of inside and outside scoring, rebounding prowess, and shot-blocking skills, Hayden is a valuable asset in both ends of the court, making him a force to be reckoned with as a 7-foot presence.
Achievements
Southland Conf. All-Defensivve Team -2018, 19, 20
CoSIDA NCAA Division I Academic All-District 6 Team -2019
SoCon Regular Season Champion -2021
SoCon Tournament Winner -2021
Slovakian Nike SBL -2023 (Player of the Week: 2 times)
Slovakian Cup Winner -2023
Slovakian League Regular Season Runner-Up -2023
Slovakian League Semifinals -2023
Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian League Second Team -2023
Eurobasket.com Slovakian League All-Imports Team -2023
Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League D3 Defensive Player of the Year -2024
Japanese B3 League -2025 (Player of the Week Rd.9)
Basketball Career & Stats
Prosper, TX/Central Arkansas
2016-2017: Link Year Preparatory School/Branson, MO
2017-2018: Central Arkansas University (NCAA): 34 games: 8.7ppg. 5.3rpg. 3.1bpg. 2FGP: 54.8% 3PT: 33.0%, FT: 62.7%
2018-2019: Central Arkansas University (NCAA): 33 games: 12.5ppg. 6.3rpg. 1.1apg. 2.2bpg. 2FGP: 54.6%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 80.0%
2019-2020: Central Arkansas University (NCAA): 31 games: 12.2ppg. 7.6rpg. 1.5apg. 3.1bpg. 2FGP: 53.1%, 3PT: 32.6%, FT: 73.1%
2020-2021: University of North Carolina at Greensboro (NCAA): 30 games: 7.0ppg. 3.8rpg. 1.9bpg. 2FGP: 63.9%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 79.6%
2021-2022: University of Cincinnati (NCAA): 33 games: 3.1ppg. 3.0rpg. 2FGP: 46.2%, 3PT: 26.2%, FT: 66.7%
2022-2023: BK Iskra Svit (Slovakia-Nike SBL): 35 games: 37.0min. 14.1ppg. 8.9rpg. 1.8apg. 2.8bpg. 2FGP: 63.7%, 3PT: 31.7%, FT: 83.0%
2023-2024: Shinagawa City Basketball Club (Japan - B3 League): 51 games: 30.5min. 10.6ppg. 8.6rpg. 1.5apg. Blocks-1(2.7bpg.), 2FGP: 56.8%, 3PT: 41.9%, FT: 74.5%
2024-2025: Shinagawa City Basketball Club (Japan-B3 League): 52 games: 32.5min. 13.1ppg. 10.0rpg. 1.8apg. Blocks-2(2.6bpg.), 2FGP: 57.5%, 3PT: 26.3%, FT: 67.3%