DeYana Hayes brings size, rebounding, and defensive grit to Southern Wesleyan
In the 2025-26 season, DeYana Hayes was a steady frontcourt piece for Southern Wesleyan, averaging 4.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 18 games while adding 83 rebounds, 24 assists, 59 steals, and 26 blocks over the year[12]. At 6-foot-1, she gives the Warriors length, physicality, and versatility as a forward/center, with multiple games showing her value on the glass and in passing lanes[2][10][13]. The upside here is a low-drama, high-effort post player who can defend, rebound, and fill dirty-work minutes—exactly the kind of glue piece coaches tend to love[2][6].
