Nigel Hayes

American basketball player, NCAA Champion

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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