Hayden Barnard

2014-15:

Saw action off the bench at No. 1 Kentucky (Jan. 13), his first playing time of the season and career at Mizzou.

2013-14:

Redshirted the 2013-14 season and worked heavily with the Tiger strength and conditioning staff.
Used his 6-foot-10 frame to add depth in the post during practice.

HIGH SCHOOL:

Averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds for Metea Valley High School in Aurora, Ill., as a senior to help the Mustangs (19-10) to a runner-up finish in the Upstate 8 Conference.
Was a key contributor on a 25-5 squad as a junior.
Metea Valley won the Upstate 8 and regional crowns that season and advanced to the Illinois Class 4A Sweet 16.
Was ranked as one of the state's Top 30 recruits by ChicagoHoops.com as a senior.
Competed on the AAU circuit with Illinois Fundamental U and the Illinois Heat.

PERSONAL:

Full name is Hayden Kirk Barnard.
Born Jan. 13, 1995, in St. Louis, Mo.
Son of Pam and Jim Barnard.
Has one brother, Dylan, a recent Mizzou graduate.
Parents are both graduates of Mizzou.
Wears the number of former Mizzou standout and current head coach Kim Anderson, but No. 42 was also worn by Barnard’s grandfather at the University of Missouri.
Was a leader and member of the Younglife Christian Group and was a Peer Partner, serving as a sports mentor for mentally/physically challenged youth.
Would like to work on Wall Street after his playing career.