| No. -- Bakersfield Jam | |
|---|---|
| Guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | March 25, 1986 |
| Place of birth | Harlem, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | The Patterson School, Lenoir, North Carolina |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Seton Hall University |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| League | NBA Development League |
| Career history | |
| 2011 | CB Lucentum Alicante (Spain) |
| 2011–present | Bakersfield Jam (D-League) |
Jeremy Hazell (born March 25, 1986 in Harlem, New York City) is an American professional basketball shooting guard for the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.
Hazell came to prominence as one of the stars of the Seton Hall University men's basketball team. In 2008–09, Hazell was named to the All-Big East Third Team after scoring 22.7 points per game, good for 2nd in the Big East in scoring. Following the 2008–09 season, Hazell was named to the All-Big East Second Team. Prior to 2010–11 season, Hazell was named to the All-Big East First Team. He attended The Patterson School in Lenoir, North Carolina.[1] Hazell joined the 2000 point club vs Rutgers on February 12th of 2011,Hazell was named to All Big East 3rd Team in 2011 and Named to All-Met First Team.[2]
Hazell declared himself eligible for the 2010 NBA Draft but withdrew on May 6 and maintained his collegiate eligibility for the 2010–11 season.[3]
Hazell was ranked as the 120th best draft prospect heading into the 2011 NBA Draft by Chad Ford of ESPN.com.[4] However, he went undrafted and on September 8m he signed with CB Lucentum Alicante of Liga ACB in Spain. [5] Through six games in the Spanish ACB League, Hazell averaged 15 minutes and 6.8 points per game. Hazell made 54.5% of shots and 40% of his three-point attempts.[6] He was released on November 9 and on December 9, he joined the training camp roster of the Phoenix Suns. After being released by Phoenix, he signed with the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League.
According to a Seton Hall University spokesmen, Hazell was shot in Harlem during a robbery attempt on him on the night of December 25, 2010. He was taken to Manhattan hospital to treat a wound under his right arm, which was not life-threatening.[7]