Hason Ward
| Boston Celtics | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 24, 2000 Saint Thomas, Barbados |
| Nationality | Barbadian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 224 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Springfield Central High School |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024 | Scarborough Shooting Stars |
| 2024-Present | Boston Celtics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Hason Ward (born September 24, 2000) is an Barbadian professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Virginia Commonwealth University and Iowa State University.
Early life and high school
[edit]In 2015, Ward visited Massachusetts with his father and was recruited to attend Springfield Central High School in Springfield, MA.[1] He went to live with his aunt who lived in Springfield, MA.[2] He averaged 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks. He helped lead the team to the MIAA State Division I Quarterfinals. He blocked 22 shots in a single high school game as a junior.[3]
College career
[edit]Virginia Commonwealth University (2019-2022)
[edit]On May 16, 2019, Ward signed a National Letter of Intent with Virginia Commonwealth University. He chose VCU over offers from Rutgers University, University of Georgia, Virginia Tech University and a number of other programs.[4]
During the 2019–2020 season, Ward played in 24 games and averaged 3 points, 2 rebounds and blocked 15 shots.
During the 2020–2021 season, Ward appeared in all 26 games and started the final 11 games of the year. He averaged 6.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.[5]
On March 10, 2021, Ward was named Atlantic 10 Conference All-Defensive Team as he was averaging 2.4 blocks per game, second in the conference.[6]
Iowa State University (2022-2024)
[edit]On April 21, 2022, Ward transferred to Iowa State University.[7]
During the 2022–2023 season, Ward appeared in 23 games and led the team in field goal percentage. He was fourth on the team in blocked shots and second on the team with 18 dunks.
During the 2023–2024 season, Ward appeared in 28 games with three starts. He missed nine non-conference games with a foot injury. He averaged 6 points and 3.8 rebounds. He was second on the teams in blocked shots with 33.[8]
On April 2, 2024, Ward was selected to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at the annual State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3 Point Championship. Ward was the first Cyclone to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest.[9]
Professional career
[edit]Prior to the NBA Draft, Ward worked out for several teams. He worked out for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks.[10]
On June 28, 2024, Ward signed on to play with the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA Summer League.[11]
Scarborough Shooting Stars (2024)
[edit]On May 2, 2024, Ward was signed to Scarborough Shooting Stars of the CEBL.[12]
Boston Celtics (2024-Present)
[edit]On October 16, 2024, Ward was signed to the Boston Celtics on an Exhibit 10 contract.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Ward is the son of Lasontha Sealy. He has a sister named Hadara and a brother named Samuel.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Today, Barbados (6 July 2024). "Barbadian power forward to suit up in NBA Summer League". Barbados Today. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Editor, Sports (23 October 2019). "A walk down the street: How Hason Ward was introduced to basketball The Commonwealth Times". The Commonwealth Times. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Hason Ward - 2021-22 - Men's Basketball". Virginia Commonwealth University. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "RAMS SIGN HASON WARD FOR 2019". Virginia Commonwealth University. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Hason Ward - 2021-22 - Men's Basketball". Virginia Commonwealth University. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "HYLAND NAMED A-10 PLAYER OF THE YEAR; THREE OTHERS HONORED". Virginia Commonwealth University. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "Cyclones Add Transfer Hason Ward". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Hason Ward - Men's Basketball". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Ward to Participate in State Farm Slam Dunk Contest". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Today, Barbados (6 July 2024). "Barbadian power forward to suit up in NBA Summer League". Barbados Today. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Ward to Play in NBA Summer League with Kings". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Scarborough Shooting Stars Sign Bajan Forward Hason Ward". www.cebl.ca. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Celtics sign former local high school star ahead of roster deadline". www.msn.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Hason Ward - Men's Basketball". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved 17 October 2024.