Nigel Hayes
American basketball player, NCAA Champion
Born
December 16th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Wisconsin. Contributed to the team's success in reaching the NCAA Tournament Finals in 2015. Played professionally in various leagues, including stints in Europe and the NBA G League. Known for versatility on the court and strong scoring ability.
Reaching the NCAA Tournament Finals with Wisconsin in 2015
Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Summer League
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