Jarvis Hayes

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Jarvis Hayes
Position Small forward
Height ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg)
League NBA
Team Detroit Pistons
Jersey #9
Born August 9, 1981 (1981-08-09) (age 26)
Atlanta, Georgia
Nationality USA
High school Frederick Douglass (Atlanta)
College University of Georgia
Draft 10th overall, 2003
Washington Wizards
Pro career 2003–present
Former teams Washington Wizards (2003–2007)
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Jarvis James Hayes (born August 9, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. A 6'8", 220 lbs. small forward from University of Georgia, Hayes was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 10th overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. Throughout his NBA career, Hayes has averaged 8.8 points per game. Hayes is known for scoring points but sometimes lacks defensive prowess.

The Wizards declined to offer Hayes a contract after the 2006-07 season. On August 15, 2007, after four years with the Wizards, Hayes signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons.[1] Hayes has become a key player in the Pistons rotation, serving as the main backup for starter Tayshaun Prince.

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  1. ^ Pistons sign free-agent forward Hayes. Posted August 16, 2007

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