Jalen Haynes brings two-way guard energy to Southern Illinois after a strong 2025 season
Haynes is a multi-level guard who, in the 2025 season at Southern Illinois, averaged 7.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 20.7 minutes per game, showing a balanced, high-motor style rather than empty-volume scoring.[11] His best selling point is versatility: he can create, defend and play with pace, and his earlier track record includes strong production at GMU, where he posted 13.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in 2024-25.[9] The fit question is mostly about role and health—he has proven he can contribute across the stat sheet, but SIU appears to need him as a reliable connector, not just a scorer.[5][11]
