The step-back jumper is all about creating space and Hayes has all the dribble moves to set it up, as well as the balance and technically sound footwork to get his feet under him for a controlled attempt. A staggering 42% of his three-point shots off the dribble fell in Germany last year, something that if he comes even close to replicating in the NBA would be astonishing. NBA Comparison: Killian Hayes reminds me of a young Manu Ginobli with his craftiness around the rim and advanced dribble-drive game despite a lack of top-end athleticism. I don’t feel comfortable to say that. I can’t help but wonder if the Hawks will look elsewhere. Oftentimes Hayes will choose not to take an open driving lane if it's to his right hand and on a number of occasions he forced up awkward left-handed floaters instead of attempting open right-hand layups. I mean, there’s probably a chance he could start for a few of the lottery teams but I think the much more likely scenario (and, in the grand scheme of your franchise, ideal scenario) is that Hayes is coming off of the bench and serving as a backup point guard. Killian Hayes Scouting Report. He combines his high-level 3-point stroke with an impressive feel for the game at his age as he always seems to be one step ahead of the defense. By: Alex Brown @AhbAnalytics. But there’s a large degree of the unknown, if you take Schmitz’s comments into consideration. Measurements: 6’5, 195 lbs, 6’8 wingspan. Copyright © 2018 NBA. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 2020 Draft Age: 18.90 Years. Struggles with speedy guards. There are a few areas Hayes needs to keep honing in on, including his off-ball defense as he tends to lose focus on closeouts and cutters. Defensively Hayes is someone who loves the big play. His ability to make the pass he sees is strong and he’s a clever player. Draft range: surefire top ten pick, could end up top three. With Hayes I’m really not as confident as to how some of his skills would translate to the NBA. I think there can be ‘starting-caliber upside’ for Hayes but I’m not sure it’ll be as a starting point guard. But that leans towards the long-term. 9 overall on their ‘Best Available’ list, with Mike Schmitz adding the following to say about Hayes’ strengths: Strong frame. He’s not the fastest open-floor player and he often loses his positioning on defense due to his limited athleticism. Scouts will be in love with the polish of his offensive game for a player with excellent size, and his age is a major positive too. Vecenie lays it out pretty nicely when it comes to the concerns of Hayes. But, hey, always happy to be proved wrong. Hayes definitely has some work to do on defense, particularly off-ball as he tends to get lost in the shuffle at times. What impressed me was how fluid Hayes appeared to be, when the ball was in his hands, it looked easy. The Suns need another elite scorer to make the playoff leap and Hayes is the guy who could help make that happen. In reality, Hayes is a mixed bag and an inconsistent defender at times. His awareness is a strength in some regards, though, as he is great at shooting the gap on passes and moving downhill to create transition offense. Comfortable pick-and-roll player with three-level scoring potential and creativity as a passer when he’s able to get to his left hand. I think the potential to switch defensively is there but it didn’t seem like one that Ulm tapped into a ton with Hayes — he has the size to do so. The backup point guard spot is one the Hawks need to improve on and Hayes would be a player who could be a good addition in that spot — I think that’s the role Hayes would be best suited for off of the bat, maybe even long term (and there’s nothing wrong with that). Well...average at least — let’s not get too far ahead right now. I’d personally rate Hayes’ burst a tad higher than ‘average’ but fully agree with the assessment that Hayes isn’t an ‘explosive’ athlete. His strength and size should make him a high-level on-ball defender eventually. window.gdprTextData.text = "NBA sites use cookies and similar technologies. As NBA defences continue to get more advanced it's going to be players that are comfortable improvising and creating shots for themselves that will thrive and Hayes looks to have those skills. It's likely that he isn't going to step right into an offensive initiator role with the ball in his hands and for that reason he'll need to be a floor spacer who can hit shots. Though he’s quick, he does struggle with defending quick guards. Averaging 6.2 assists per game for Ratiopharm Ulm he was unquestionably their number one creator and oftentimes he did it in style. On the subsequent drive, Hayes not only sticks with the drive but produces a clutch block out of bounds: Some defense to offense on this possession for Hayes as he picks up at mid-court before poking the ball free with his right hand and finishing with an easy dunk at the other end...points out of nothing: Hayes has to work a little more on this play, not on the steal but on heading the other way but Hayes does indeed successfully navigate the defense with relative ease for the bucket: All of this looks great but it’s more to show that Hayes can perform well defensively. Hayes’s finesse game and advanced off-the-dribble shooting moves are very exciting, but he needs some work in terms of ball-handling. But the things that bother me when it comes to Hayes’ playmaking are his turnovers and his lack of willingness (maybe even ability) to use his right-hand — that’s a big issue. Or would they be better off going with an experienced veteran in free agency? Incredibly crafty he measures a defender with a couple of dribbles before finding a weak foot and attacking it. Shooting: 9. As for Schmitz’s input on Hayes’ ‘improvement areas’: Average athletically both in terms of burst and vertical explosion. Has the tools to defend either guard spot when fully motivated. Is it possible to do a little bit of both and would that even work? All the physical tools are present and he's got the kind of innate offensive IQ that you simply can't teach. Background: Born in Lakeland, Florida on July 27, 2001. With Maledon, you got a legitimate sense of what he could do against high level competition in that a backup role — it was steady, it was reliable and, I think, easily translatable. I would imagine he will be deployed at both the one and the two but his style of play would probably suit the one more (at least, playing on-ball rather than off-ball) — it’d arguably be a waste of Hayes’ talents in his rookie season to deploy him primarily off of the ball given his ability to create. He’s absolutely capable but inconsistent. His combination of off-the-dribble 3-point ability, impressive craftiness around the rim, and efficient shooting overall give him loads of offensive upside and at his size and strength, it’s not hard to imagine a scenario where he has very few weaknesses on either end of the court. I think Hayes deserves top-10 consideration in this draft at the very least. Also, he’s an underrated athlete for his frame, showing an ability to start and stop on a dime and play through contact. Phoenix’s roster is heavy on point guards but still devoid of a true long-term answer at the position (Ricky Rubio was a positive addition, but turns 30 later this year). Whether it's dribbling to his right, finishing with his right, or passing with his right it doesn't come easily at all for Hayes and for that reason he avoids it at all costs. Audio and video available below! Defensive intensity comes and goes. Hayes has starting-caliber upside as a lead playmaker and would be a strong fit in Phoenix, where he can ease into rotation minutes. Dribbling: 7. He’s all over the board for evaluators across the league. He’s got some work to do in terms of off-ball hustle plays on defense but his ability to shoot the gap on passes is one of his best qualities. The Cavs don’t possess those guys at the moment, and while Hayes could certainly develop into the best guard out of the three of him Sexton, and Garland, it seems like it would be a repetitive pick for them. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Should be able to have an instant impact if he’s in a situation where the ball is in his hands. I believe his passing and creation is the best aspect of his game. His career could follow a similar path as an elite scorer off the bench or as a starter. The pick-and-roll creation is strong, and in the NBA you can rely on pick-and-roll being present. Killian Hayes is an American basketball player who grew up in France as his dad, DeRon Hayes who is a former Penn State star, played professionally in the French league. It also feeds into another area of concern: three-point shooting. Hayes is one of the highest-upside shooters in this year’s draft as he shot 39% from 3-point range in the EuroCup with ratiopharm Ulm and has steadily become more confident in his shot. Hayes hasn't gotten the same attention as some of the other names at the top of the draft but he has the potential to end up as the star of the class. Phoenix Suns. Let’s try land this thing, and we go over everything (including defense). Leadership: 8. Hayes could come off the bench and learn from Ricky Rubio, a veteran point guard who can teach him a thing or two about passing and defense. By using NBA sites, you are agreeing to our revised :privacyPolicy and :termsOfUse, including our :cookiePolicy"}; The fouling, however, has to be cut down. If you can pass, you can pass, and I think it is something that translates. He’s shooting 84% from the free-throw line for his career and is a developing catch-and-shoot guy as well. Fairly experienced and productive for his age having played 72 pro games (BBL, France Pro A, EuroCup).
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