South Dakota guard Jalen Hayes brings scoring upside and all-around guard value
Jalen Hayes is a South Dakota guard with a solid two-way profile and enough offensive efficiency to matter, posting 1.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 57.1% shooting in the 2024-25 season.[4] More importantly, his background suggests he can contribute beyond the box score: South Dakota lists him as a guard who averaged 13.0 points per game in high school and earned all-star recognition, while ESPN’s profile shows he has already translated into a role player at the college level.[8][4] He looks like a fit for a team that values steady, efficient guard minutes over flashy volume.[4][8]
