Career Timeline of Killian Hayes: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Killian Hayes

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Killian Hayes made an impact.

Killian Hayes is a French-American professional basketball player currently with the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA. Born in Florida but raised in France due to his father's basketball career, Hayes demonstrated early talent playing for Cholet in France. He made his debut with Cholet's senior team at 16. He later played in Germany for Ulm during the 2019-20 season before entering the NBA.

2016: Joins Espoirs Cholet

In 2016, Killian Hayes began playing for Espoirs Cholet in the French under-21 league.

April 2017: Jordan Brand Classic International Game MVP

In April 2017, Killian Hayes shared MVP honors with Addison Patterson at the Jordan Brand Classic International Game.

October 21, 2017: Debut with Cholet Senior Team

On October 21, 2017, Killian Hayes debuted with the Cholet senior team at 16 years old.

2017: FIBA U16 European Championship MVP

In 2017, Killian Hayes won the gold medal and earned the MVP honors playing for France at the FIBA U16 European Championship.

February 2018: Basketball Without Borders Camp

In February 2018, Killian Hayes participated in the Basketball Without Borders camp during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

May 15, 2018: Best Performance of the Season

On May 15, 2018, Killian Hayes recorded 12 points and six assists in a win over Le Mans.

September 22, 2018: First appearance of the season

On September 22, 2018, Killian Hayes scored 12 points in a loss to Strasbourg.

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup Silver Medal

In 2018, Killian Hayes led his team to a silver medal at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup.

May 30, 2019: Season-High Performance

On May 30, 2019, Killian Hayes tallied a season-high 17 points, five rebounds, and five steals in a loss to Élan Chalon.

August 2, 2019: Signs with ratiopharm Ulm

On August 2, 2019, Killian Hayes signed a three-year contract with ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).

December 1, 2020: Signs with the Detroit Pistons

On December 1, 2020, Killian Hayes signed his rookie scale contract with the Detroit Pistons.

2020: Declares for the 2020 NBA draft

In 2020, Killian Hayes declared for the NBA draft.

February 11, 2022: Career-High Assists

On February 11, 2022, Killian Hayes recorded a career-high 12 assists in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

February 8, 2024: Waived by Pistons

On February 8, 2024, Killian Hayes was waived by the Detroit Pistons.

September 20, 2024: Signs with the Brooklyn Nets

On September 20, 2024, Killian Hayes signed with the Brooklyn Nets.

February 19, 2025: Signs 10-day contract with Brooklyn

On February 19, 2025, Killian Hayes signed a 10-day contract with Brooklyn after Bojan Bogdanović was waived.