Career statistics through 2011/12
Enrolled at Eastern in the fall of 2011 after two years at Endicott College…
Coach Geitner: “Hayden is a first-year transfer in the program. He’s been slowed in the pre-season by a hand injury, but the nice thing about Hayden is that he comes every day to practices and is intense and competitive. He’s a big asset to our team.”
High School: Complete in basketball all four years and in track and soccer for two…holds program record for most points in a career (1,624) and game (52)…awarded All-State honors three times…
Previous School: Appeared in 23 games off the bench in 2010/11 at Endicott after missing his freshman season with a knee injury… in 2010/11, averaged 9.0 minutes for the 17-10 Gulls… averaged 2.7 points and 1.4 rebounds…
Other: Has played summers with the Connecticut Knights out of Hartford and the Connecticut Gold out of Cheshire with current teammates Joe Ives, Hamilton Levy and Tim Quinn…
PERSONAL: Hayden L. Palozej (pronounced Puh-LOE-zee) October 9, 1990…Parents: Paula and Dean…Major: Sport and Leisure Management…Residence: Stafford Springs, CT…
HAYDEN... REVEALED
Favorite aspect of Eastern: The size.. not too small and not too big
Pregame ritual: Listen to music and take a few motrin
Favorite athlete of all time: Michael Jordan
A reasonable annual salary for a pro athlete: $1 million
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? Hook up my family; buy a mansion, yacht, and some nice cars
If you could go out on a date with a celebrity, who would it be? Eva Mendes
Your favorite activity other than sports: Playing poker or setback
The best place for pizza: Willington Pizza
Favorite professional sports team: Celtics
If you had the money, the automobile which you would buy: Ferrari 458
The hardest class you’ve ever taken at Eastern: Only into the first semester but I’d say Visual Explorations..8 am class
The funniest comedian: Dane Cook
Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber
Penalty for major college teams found cheating: Depends on what they did
The best choice to be the next President of the United States? Eva Mendes Nobody can get mad at her
Who is the greatest coach of all time in any sport, at any level? John Wooden
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie quote: "Yeah, I checked all the rooms... no one's there. Check its collar or something."
Most money you’ve ever spent for an athletic or musical event:
$160, DMB because I bought a fake ticket and had to buy another one….
Favorite TV show: 2 ½ Men (before Ashton)
The greatest sports moment of all time: UConn taking over the tournament last year and shocking everyone
Your biggest rival: Western, now
Your favorite song: Drake Club Paradise
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Hawaii
Favorite college sports team, other than your own: Providence/ UConn
Biggest change needed at Eastern: Elevator in Burr Hall
Favorite Smart Phone application: Words with Friends
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden
If you could go to any sporting event in the world, which would it be? NBA Game 7 of the Finals
Who won this year’s Women’s World Cup? No idea
Who is your favorite musical artist or group? Jay Z
Your parent’s favorite saying: Wear your raincoats
Food you could survive on: Pasta Alfredo
Favorite Disney character: Donald Duck
Favorite pet: Dogs
Strongest animal: Grizzly Bear
Waffle or sugar cone: Sugar cone
World’s most glamorous city: Las Vegas
Most famous NASCAR driver ever: Jeff Gordon?
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