Lazar Miller Hayward (born November 26, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player.

Hayward attended Notre Dame Prep School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and while he attended he played with many other notable players, like Michael Beasley, Syracuse University standout Paul Harris and UTEP player Derrick Caracter.

He finished his Marquette career as the program's 3rd all-time leading scorer and 5th all time in rebounds, as well as garnering 2nd-Team All-Big East honors in 2008 and 2010 and Honorable Mention AP All-American status in 2010 while leading Marquette to 4 NCAA Tournament appearances.

It was the first time Marquette players went back-to-back in the first round since Bo Ellis was drafted by Washington in 1977 and Butch Lee was taken by Atlanta in 1978.

On December 13, 2011, before the start of another season, Hayward was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks and Robert Vaden.

[11] After the 10-day contract expired, Hayward joined the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League.