Education
Hazen attended Gerstmeyer Technical High School in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Hazen attended Gerstmeyer Technical High School in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The Celtics coach was future Hall of Famer Doggie Julian He averaged 3.0 points per game and 0.5 assists per game. While at Indiana State University, Hazen was a 2-year letterman for the Sycamores, helping the team reach the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men"s Division I Tournament, finishing as National Finalist in 1948. Hazen played for Glenn M. Curtis as a freshman and the legendary John Wooden as a sophomore and junior.
Hazen scored __ points during his collegiate career.
Two of his teammates, Duane Klueh and Bob Royer also had National Basketball Association careers. The 1948 season marked the beginning of integrated post-season tournament play, as Clarence Walker and Indiana State broke the barrier.
A 6"2" guard from Indiana State University, Hazen played one season (1948–1949) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Boston Celtics.