Jeremy Hayes

[Cajunsmike]

I sent you a pm.
This signing makes sense. If he is a tough defender and can fill the Stove role this will go a long way in us having another good season.

Defense is something you cannot tell from stats. However, I looked at the detailed stats from his final few games in JUCO and was encouraged. He hit a high % of free throws in every game, had one game over 30 points, had five threes in another, and was never out of double figures in any game. He also had good rebound and assists nos. with few turnovers.

[Cajunsmike]

First thing I thought when I saw this signing was filling the void off Julien's injury. Especially bringing in someone with JUCO experience, it gives the option to redshirt Julien if they need to and still have some scoring. I happened to see he was ranked as #67 JUCO player in the country.


If Brown goes elsewhere, which I think he will although I'm holding on to that glimmer of hope, I wouldn't be surprised if this was it and no other big was signed. There usually is only 4 active bigs on the roster and you already have that in Gant, Miller, McCoy, and Gladney. Also could be a 5th if they choose to play Kristian Lafayette next year. From what I have seen of Lafayette he looks skilled and has the height to be effective, he just looks like he could use a redshirt year to bulk up.

I don't think redshirting Lafayette will be considered. He played in prep school this past year which means he is already one year out of HS.