Texas Southern’s Veteran Sharpshooter and 3-Point Leader
As a 6'2" graduate student guard for the Texas Southern Tigers, Zaire Hayes differentiates himself as the team’s most reliable perimeter scorer, having led the squad with 47 three-pointers (42%) in the 2024-25 season while averaging 10.4 points [1][9]. In the 2025-26 season, he maintained his scoring touch with 9.6 points per game on 42.2% shooting, showcasing the consistency of a senior who set a career-high efficiency rating of 31 in March 2025 [2][8]. Hayes brings elite intensity and a 'closer' mentality, often pacing the Tigers in critical moments like the 92-87 win over Alcorn State [10]. While his rebounding (1.8) and assists (1.1) are modest, his shooting volume and experience make him a high-fit addition for teams needing a veteran guard who can immediately stabilize the backcourt with proven scoring, though he may require a secondary ball-handler to maximize his offensive impact [2][4].
