Jim Hayes (basketball)

Jim Hayes (February 18, 1948 – March 11, 2009) was a professional basketball shooting guard who spent one season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the New York Nets (1970–71). Born in Ithaca, New York and raised in Rockville Centre, New York, he attended Boston University, where he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons during the third round of the 1970 NBA draft, but he never signed. After playing in the ABA, he went on to play professionally in France, where he had a long and successful career. [1]

Jim Hayes
Personal information
Born(1948-02-18)February 18, 1948
Rockville Centre, New York
DiedMarch 11, 2009(2009-03-11) (aged 61)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolThe Saint Agnes School
(Rockville Centre, New York)
CollegeBoston University (1967–1970)
NBA draft1970: 3rd round, 47th overall pick
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
PositionShooting guard
Number10, 15
Career history
1970–1971New York Nets
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

  1. "Boston University Mourns the Passing of Men's Basketball Legend Jim Hayes (SED '70)". Goterriers.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 2014-01-14.


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