A four-year letterwinner with 72 career appearances for the Cal Poly men’s basketball program, former guard Hayden Jory is in his second year as the team’s assistant director of operations.

Jory made a career high 26 appearances for Cal Poly during his 2023-24 junior season. As a senior, he helped Cal Poly reach the Big West Championship semifinals for the first time in 11 years while the Mustangs set new program single season records for total points, three-pointers and field goals.

As Cal Poly’s assistant director of operations, Jory helps spearhead operational, logistical and administrative support with the focus honed toward player development, equipment and travel.

“Hayden showed a high-level understanding of our concepts as a player and had the respect of everyone in the locker room,” third-year Cal Poly head coach Mike DeGeorge said. “He’s going to make a tremendous coach and we’re grateful he’s starting his professional career with us.”

A native of nearby Lompoc and the 2021 Channel League Defensive Most Valuable Player honoree at Cabrillo HS, Jory earned a degree in sports management from Cal Poly in May 2025.