Killian Hayes
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200
Country: France
Professional Team: Ratiopharm Ulm
Classification: International ’01
Birthdate: 7/27/2001
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 9
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2020 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 7 by the Detroit Pistons
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Very good free throw shooter
Solid playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Decent defender that can get steals
Solid athlete
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Struggles to score in traffic
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can be unfocused defensively
Summary:
Killian Hayes is an athletic, skilled playmaker whose versatility could allow him to thrive at the NBA level. He is a shot creator that can reliably get to the rim to garner scores, and he also is a savvy playmaker that can rack up assists.
He also is an aggressive defender that can get numerous steals and stops for his team. He will need to improve his jump shot, but he is a very talented player that could end up being one of the best players to come out of the 2020 draft class.
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Games Scouted:
12/15/18 Cholet Basket vs. JSF Nanterre
10/9/19 Ratiopharm Ulm vs. MoraBanc Andorra
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