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June-27th-2003, 01:02 AM
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jarvishayes.htm
NBA Comparison: Allan Houston
Strengths: Quick first step enables him to gain solid separation from his defender ... Might be the best player in the nation when it comes to moving without the ball ... Unlike many young players Hayes is an wonderful mid-range shooter ... Patient scorer who doesn't force many shots that are not there ... Above average athleticism allows him to be a solid finisher in transition ... Smart player who has a great feel for the game ... His game savvy enables him to recognize mismatches and use his height to his advantage ... Effectively uses screens and quick catches to gain good shot opportunities ... Unselfish player who doesn't demand the ball on every possession ... Has legit three point range on his jumper ... When slashing to the basket he has the body control and strength to finish after contact ... Plays with a lot of poise as he is not one to play out of control ... Offensively he has the ability to take over a game with his shooting ... Can make some difficult shots no matter the defensive pressure ...
Weaknesses: Offensively Hayes needs to really focus on taking opposing defenders off the dribble ... Just an average passer at this point ... Improved court vision would better aid him when it comes to creating scoring opportunities for his teammates ... Remains an average defender despite his quickness due to lack of intensity ... Could stand to work on expanding his post skills to become more efficient on mismatches ... Fails to recognize double teams ... Lacks the ball handling ability to consistently take opposing defenders to the basket on isolation plays ... Tends to be a little turnover prone as he can get careless with the ball ... Settles too much for the perimeter jumper ... Doesn't do a good job of drawing fouls ... Despite his athleticism he is not the rebounder one should be at his college position of small forward ... Would benefit if he was to use a couple pump fakes to bait defenders into jumping into him on shots ala Reggie Miller ... Defensively he has to learn how to play the passing lanes better to gain easy steals ...
-Matthew Maurer
Strengths: Very smart player and superb scorer…Moves extremely well without the ball, coming off screens and making cuts into the lane…Excellent at catch and shoot…Great form and rotation on his shot with soft touch and very deep range…Excellent mid range jumper…great leaper who can finish around the hole and hang in the air on his J…Solid FT shooter…Solid rebounder and defender…Has all the tools to be an excellent defensive player…Good passer, doesn't get hazardous with the ball and make stupid plays…Good at taking one or two dribbles into lane with either hand and either finishing at the hole or pulling back for fade-away…Has some post moves, based around strong fade-away.
Weaknesses: Not effective one-on-one trying to make his own shot…Really needs to improve ball handling to be an NBA guard-but has size and strength to battle at the small forward…Seems almost limited to two dribbles, then immediately looks to pass or shoot…Does not appear very comfortable at all handling the ball…Not as good as he could be defensively, really needs to step up his effort and focus on the defensive end…Does not always look for his shot when coming off screens seems to get tired sometimes late in games, may need to improve conditioning.
Notes: Pulled a rare collegiate double feat by being Southern Conference scoring champ as a freshman at Western Carolina, and then becoming Southeastern Conference scoring champ in his sophomore season at Georgia in 2001-2002 after sitting out the mandatory season for NCAA transfers…Has the prototypical body and athleticism for an NBA two guard, with the strength to play the 3 if necessary…Excellent athletic ability-very quick and great leaper.
-Benjamin Egger
One on One with Justin Young: Jarvis Hayes
The Georgia Bulldogs have been one of the biggest surprises of this college basketball season. One of the main ingredients to their winning program has been the play of sophomore Jarvis Hayes. I had a chance to chat with Jarvis about Georgia basketball, the NBA, girls, music and living large.
Justin Young: Which win was bigger: the Kentucky game or the Florida game?
Jarvis Hayes: Both games were big because they were on the road and it put us up in the (SEC) East standings.
JY: Were those your two best games of the year in your opinion?
JH: I would have to say the Kentucky game was bigger for me personally. I scored 30 points, my career high.
JY: After the Kentucky win, you were demanding respect from the nation. Has UGA gotten that respect now?
JH: Yes, we are finally getting the respect that we deserve. People counted us out at the beginning of the season and we’ve had to prove ourselves to the nation. I think we’ve done a good job of it.
JY: Who has been the hardest player for you to defend?
JH: Everybody in the SEC!
JY: If you could play on any NBA team, who would it be?
JH: I’d love to play for the Hawks. I’ve always been a hometown kind of guy.
JY: Would you enter the NBA draft early?
JH: Not now. I’m not ready for that type of game. I‘m enjoying playing at Georgia too much! I learned a lot from D.A. Layne. He declared and didn’t get drafted. He was a good player too. I need to make sure that I’m absolutely ready .
JY: Who would you compare your game to in the NBA?
JH: Scottie Pippen.
JY: Should high school players be allowed to play in the NBA?
JH: No. They aren’t physically or mentally ready for that. College is hard enough.
JY: How has playing under Coach Jim Harrick affected your game?
JH: It has affected my game greatly. Sitting out last year, I got to learn a lot from him in practice a bunch as my coach. He has made me a better person and a better player.
JY: How hard was it to sit out last season and watch the Dawgs go to the Dance?
JH: It was real hard because we only lost by two points. I think I could have helped in outcome of that game.
JY: How is Damien Wilkins doing?
JH: He’s doing great. He’s one of the best players on the team and he can play four positions.
JY: Simple question: Janet Jackson or Beyounce Knowles?
JH: Beyounce, for sure!
JY: What is in your C.D. player right now?
JH: NAS
JY: Best basketball movie?
JH: Love and Basketball
JY: Jamal Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens went to Douglas High School, your same high school. Has he talked to you about life as a professional?
JH: I know Jamal very well. He hasn’t really talked to me about life as a pro, but from the way it looks, it’s real nice!
If Jarvis continues to play at the pace he is at right now, there is little doubt that he’ll be living “real nice” just like Jamal Lewis. Jarvis is currently sitting at pick #14 in NBADraft.net’s 2003 Mock Draft
NBA Comparison: Allan Houston
Strengths: Quick first step enables him to gain solid separation from his defender ... Might be the best player in the nation when it comes to moving without the ball ... Unlike many young players Hayes is an wonderful mid-range shooter ... Patient scorer who doesn't force many shots that are not there ... Above average athleticism allows him to be a solid finisher in transition ... Smart player who has a great feel for the game ... His game savvy enables him to recognize mismatches and use his height to his advantage ... Effectively uses screens and quick catches to gain good shot opportunities ... Unselfish player who doesn't demand the ball on every possession ... Has legit three point range on his jumper ... When slashing to the basket he has the body control and strength to finish after contact ... Plays with a lot of poise as he is not one to play out of control ... Offensively he has the ability to take over a game with his shooting ... Can make some difficult shots no matter the defensive pressure ...
Weaknesses: Offensively Hayes needs to really focus on taking opposing defenders off the dribble ... Just an average passer at this point ... Improved court vision would better aid him when it comes to creating scoring opportunities for his teammates ... Remains an average defender despite his quickness due to lack of intensity ... Could stand to work on expanding his post skills to become more efficient on mismatches ... Fails to recognize double teams ... Lacks the ball handling ability to consistently take opposing defenders to the basket on isolation plays ... Tends to be a little turnover prone as he can get careless with the ball ... Settles too much for the perimeter jumper ... Doesn't do a good job of drawing fouls ... Despite his athleticism he is not the rebounder one should be at his college position of small forward ... Would benefit if he was to use a couple pump fakes to bait defenders into jumping into him on shots ala Reggie Miller ... Defensively he has to learn how to play the passing lanes better to gain easy steals ...
-Matthew Maurer
Strengths: Very smart player and superb scorer…Moves extremely well without the ball, coming off screens and making cuts into the lane…Excellent at catch and shoot…Great form and rotation on his shot with soft touch and very deep range…Excellent mid range jumper…great leaper who can finish around the hole and hang in the air on his J…Solid FT shooter…Solid rebounder and defender…Has all the tools to be an excellent defensive player…Good passer, doesn't get hazardous with the ball and make stupid plays…Good at taking one or two dribbles into lane with either hand and either finishing at the hole or pulling back for fade-away…Has some post moves, based around strong fade-away.
Weaknesses: Not effective one-on-one trying to make his own shot…Really needs to improve ball handling to be an NBA guard-but has size and strength to battle at the small forward…Seems almost limited to two dribbles, then immediately looks to pass or shoot…Does not appear very comfortable at all handling the ball…Not as good as he could be defensively, really needs to step up his effort and focus on the defensive end…Does not always look for his shot when coming off screens seems to get tired sometimes late in games, may need to improve conditioning.
Notes: Pulled a rare collegiate double feat by being Southern Conference scoring champ as a freshman at Western Carolina, and then becoming Southeastern Conference scoring champ in his sophomore season at Georgia in 2001-2002 after sitting out the mandatory season for NCAA transfers…Has the prototypical body and athleticism for an NBA two guard, with the strength to play the 3 if necessary…Excellent athletic ability-very quick and great leaper.
-Benjamin Egger
One on One with Justin Young: Jarvis Hayes
The Georgia Bulldogs have been one of the biggest surprises of this college basketball season. One of the main ingredients to their winning program has been the play of sophomore Jarvis Hayes. I had a chance to chat with Jarvis about Georgia basketball, the NBA, girls, music and living large.
Justin Young: Which win was bigger: the Kentucky game or the Florida game?
Jarvis Hayes: Both games were big because they were on the road and it put us up in the (SEC) East standings.
JY: Were those your two best games of the year in your opinion?
JH: I would have to say the Kentucky game was bigger for me personally. I scored 30 points, my career high.
JY: After the Kentucky win, you were demanding respect from the nation. Has UGA gotten that respect now?
JH: Yes, we are finally getting the respect that we deserve. People counted us out at the beginning of the season and we’ve had to prove ourselves to the nation. I think we’ve done a good job of it.
JY: Who has been the hardest player for you to defend?
JH: Everybody in the SEC!
JY: If you could play on any NBA team, who would it be?
JH: I’d love to play for the Hawks. I’ve always been a hometown kind of guy.
JY: Would you enter the NBA draft early?
JH: Not now. I’m not ready for that type of game. I‘m enjoying playing at Georgia too much! I learned a lot from D.A. Layne. He declared and didn’t get drafted. He was a good player too. I need to make sure that I’m absolutely ready .
JY: Who would you compare your game to in the NBA?
JH: Scottie Pippen.
JY: Should high school players be allowed to play in the NBA?
JH: No. They aren’t physically or mentally ready for that. College is hard enough.
JY: How has playing under Coach Jim Harrick affected your game?
JH: It has affected my game greatly. Sitting out last year, I got to learn a lot from him in practice a bunch as my coach. He has made me a better person and a better player.
JY: How hard was it to sit out last season and watch the Dawgs go to the Dance?
JH: It was real hard because we only lost by two points. I think I could have helped in outcome of that game.
JY: How is Damien Wilkins doing?
JH: He’s doing great. He’s one of the best players on the team and he can play four positions.
JY: Simple question: Janet Jackson or Beyounce Knowles?
JH: Beyounce, for sure!
JY: What is in your C.D. player right now?
JH: NAS
JY: Best basketball movie?
JH: Love and Basketball
JY: Jamal Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens went to Douglas High School, your same high school. Has he talked to you about life as a professional?
JH: I know Jamal very well. He hasn’t really talked to me about life as a pro, but from the way it looks, it’s real nice!
If Jarvis continues to play at the pace he is at right now, there is little doubt that he’ll be living “real nice” just like Jamal Lewis. Jarvis is currently sitting at pick #14 in NBADraft.net’s 2003 Mock Draft