Early Life and Education of Gordon Hayward: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Gordon Hayward. From birth to education, explore key events.

Gordon Hayward is a former American professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the NBA. He played for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder. His career involved notable performances and contributions to these teams.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 23, 1990: Gordon Hayward's Birth

On March 23, 1990, Gordon Daniel Hayward was born. He later became an American professional basketball player.

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2007: Senior Year

In 2007, during his senior year, Gordon Hayward averaged 18.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

2008: Freshman Season

In 2008, as a freshman with the Bulldogs, Hayward averaged 13.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

2010: NCAA Tournament and NBA Draft

In 2010, Gordon Hayward led the Butler Bulldogs to the championship game of the NCAA tournament. Subsequently, he was selected by the Utah Jazz with the ninth overall pick of the 2010 NBA draft.

2014: Marriage to Robyn Van Vliet

In 2014, Gordon Hayward married Robyn Van Vliet.

2015: Birth of first daughter

In 2015, Gordon Hayward and his wife Robyn Van Vliet welcomed their first daughter.

2016: Birth of second daughter

In 2016, Gordon Hayward and his wife Robyn Van Vliet welcomed their second daughter.

2019: Birth of third daughter

In 2019, Gordon Hayward and his wife Robyn Van Vliet welcomed their third daughter.

2020: Birth of son

In 2020, Gordon Hayward and his wife Robyn Van Vliet welcomed their son, who was born while Hayward was in the NBA Bubble.

2024: Became Catholic

In 2024, Gordon Hayward became Catholic. He was formally received by Archbishop Timothy Broglio at the church of San Sebastiano fuori le mura in Rome.