Shelby Hayes gives Rice a high-efficiency interior anchor with double-double upside
Shelby Hayes is a 6-foot-2 senior center for Rice who stands out for efficient scoring, rebounding, and physical interior play. In the 2024-25 season, she averaged 3.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game while shooting 56.8% from the field, and she later earned American Conference Honorable Mention after a strong week in January 2026. Her best fit is a team that values hard-nosed post defense, screening, and low-mistake production; she’s also shown resilience, bouncing back after a season-ending injury in 2023-24.
