HAYDEN HEFNER NEWS

Texas keeps NCAA Tournament hopes alive with dramatic double-OT win over Texas A&M

The Texas Longhorns might have saved their season in a 94-89 win in double OT against old foe Texas A&M.

MARCH 13

Tre Johnson's 3 in double OT puts Texas ahead to stay in win over No. 14 Texas A&M at SEC Tourney

Tre Johnson made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:08 left in the second overtime and the Texas Longhorns extended their first visit to the Southeastern Conference Tournament by beatin...

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Hefner is included in the starting five for Tuesday's meeting with Auburn, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Hefner will be making his first start since returning from injury on Feb 1. The senior guard has been scoreless in his last three outings and will hope to turn it around.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ice cold in 23 minutes off bench Hefner recorded three points (1-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 69-53 victory over Georgia.

Impact Hefner's 23 minutes were the most he's played in a bench role this season, but he couldn't parlay that into a good performance - the senior went a lousy 1-of -8 from the field. That kind of performance won't help his case for getting back into the starting five; expect Hefner to continue to play a rotational role off the bench for the Aggies.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Saturday Hefner (ankle) will be available for the Aggies on Saturday versus South Carolina.

Impact The guard was free of Texas A&M's injury report, meaning he'll be available on Saturday night against the Gamecocks. Hefner missed the Aggies' last game against Oklahoma but will limit his absence to one contest. He averages 6.2 points and 2.1 rebounds across 16.4 minutes.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out with ankle sprain Hefner (ankle) missed the Aggies' clash with Oklahoma with an ankle sprain he suffered in pregame warm-ups, Carter Karels of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what the severity of Hefner's ankle sprain is at the moment, but the guard's ailment doesn't sound all that serious and he should be firmly questionable for the Aggies' next game against South Carolina on Feb. 1. Hefner, who's been a full-time starter since December, averages 6.2 points and 2.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Tuesday Hefner is not included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Hefner will be looking to make an impact off the bench after 11 consecutive starts. The senior guard logged over 25 minutes in four of his last six outings.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

16 points in loss Hefner finished Saturday's 94-88 loss to Alabama with 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and five rebounds across 28 minutes.

Impact Hefner's 16 points were his second-highest total this season. The guard, who averages 14.6 minutes this season, has seen his involvement spike in recent games, playing 25 minutes against Oklahoma and 28 minutes against Alabama in consecutive contests. He's shooting the ball with career-best efficiency this season from the field (45.8 percent, as well as 34.8 percent from deep), and that's likely a reason why head coach Buzz Williams has given him a longer leash as SEC play thickens.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Hefner, No. 12 Texas A&M ease past Houston Christian Hayden Hefner poured in a season-high 19 points and the Aggies’ defense did the rest as No.12 Texas A&M posted a workmanlike 77-45 win over...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scoreless in start Hefner produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 72-67 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact Similar to last season, Hefner has been in and out of the starting five this season for the Aggies. Sunday was his first start since Nov. 8, however, and it resulted in getting held scoreless for the third time this season. The fifth-year senior's experience and real-life value far exceeds his fantasy production.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Everything Texas A&M's Buzz Williams, Jace Carter and Hayden Hefner said following loss to Florida A transcript of everything Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams and guards Jace Carter and Hayden Hefner said can be seen in this article

MARCH 17, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not part of starting lineup Hefner is not part of Texas A&M's starting lineup Saturday at Georgia.

Impact In place of Hefner is Manny Obaseki. The former did not impress during Texas A&M's last February game, when he logged eight minutes without any positive counting stats to boot.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in scoring Hefner chipped in 24 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT) and two rebounds across 25 minutes during Friday's 79-52 win over Houston Christian.

Impact The senior led his team in scoring with 24 points during Friday's win over Houston Christian while he shot an impressive 50 percent from the field. Hefner has started in all 12 games this season and will expect to continue to be a primary scorer moving forward.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Texas A&M role players Hayden Hefner, Andersson Garcia have career performances in win over Houston Christian While Texas A&M guard Hayden Hefner recorded a career-high 24 points in the win, power forward Andersson Garcia grabbed a career-high 19 reb...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hefner scores 24, Garcia grabs 19 rebounds as Texas A&M beats Houston Christian 79-52

Hayden Hefner scored a career-high 24 points, Andersson Garcia grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds and Texas A&M snapped a two-game skid with a 79-52 victory over Houston Christian

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas A&M guard Hayden Hefner has career night in dominant season-opening win over Texas A&M-Commerce Texas A&M guard Hayden Hefner recorded a career-high 19 points in a 78-46 win over Texas A&M-Commerce in Reed Arena on Monday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hayden Hefner leads No. 15 Texas A&M past Texas A&M-Commerce Nov 6, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) passes the ball as Texas A&M Commerce guard Kalen Willia...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hefner has 19, Taylor adds 16 as No. 15 Texas A&M routs Texas A&M-Commerce 78-46 in opener

Hayden Hefner scored 19 points, Wade Taylor IV had 16 and No. 15 Texas A&M opened the season with a 78-46 win over Texas A&M-Commerce

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 12 minutes off bench Hefner (undisclosed) recorded two points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 12 minutes during Sunday's 72-54 win over Oregon State.

Impact Hefner missed the last three matchups and was unable to practice recently, but he was available off the bench during Sunday's comfortable victory. He's now averaging 7.3 points in 15.3 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Hefner (undisclosed) is unable to practice, according to TexAgs.com.

Impact Hefner has been unable to practice despite already sitting out multiple Aggies games because of an undisclosed problem. Despite their next game being Sunday, his status is not promising as they prepare for Oregon State.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Boise State Hefner (undisclosed) did not play during the Aggies' 86-71 loss Saturday versus Boise State.

Impact According to Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle, Hefner has an injury that prevented him from participating in multiple games. He will try returning when the Aggies host Oregon State on Dec. 11.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Briefly sees court Hefner (elbow) supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in two minutes during Wednesday's 73-67 victory over Notre Dame.

Impact Hefner missed the first six games of the season while tending to an elbow injury, but was one of the last reserves off the bench in Wednesday's win that propelled the Aggies to a 6-1 start. While it appears the second-year forward is clear for game action, the bigger question is what type of role he'll have moving forward after averaging 11.9 mpg last season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to make season debut Hefner (elbow) did not play in Monday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact It's unclear how far away Hefner is from a return. Texas A&M will continue playing the Maui Invitational this week more than likely without the 6-6 sophomore.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play again Hefner (elbow) was sidelined again for Wednesday's clash with Houston Baptist.

Impact Hefner figures to lay claim to a decent-sized role in the rotation when healthy but hasn't suited up through the first four games. Next up is a power-five opponent in Wisconsin on Monday, so Hefner may be called to duty if he's healthy enough to give it a go.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses third straight Hefner (elbow) remained sidelined in Sunday's 86-65 victory over Texas A&M-CC.

Impact Hefner has now missed three consecutive games to begin the season, leaving much of the power forward duties to the likes of Henry Coleman, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Henderson. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Houston Baptist.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE