History of Killian Hayes in Timeline
Killian Hayes is a French-American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.
July 27, 2001: Birth of Killian Hayes
Killian Hayes was born on July 27, 2001, in Lakeland, Florida.
2016: Killian Hayes Joins Espoirs Cholet
Killian Hayes began his journey with Espoirs Cholet in the French under-21 league in 2016.
April 2017: Jordan Brand Classic International Game MVP
Killian Hayes shared MVP honors with Addison Patterson at the April 2017 Jordan Brand Classic International Game.
October 21, 2017: Senior Team Debut
At the age of 16, Killian Hayes made his debut for Cholet's senior team in a game against Nanterre 92 in the LNB Pro A on October 21, 2017.
2017: Gold Medal and MVP at FIBA U16 European Championship
Killian Hayes led France to victory at the 2017 FIBA U16 European Championship, earning the tournament's Most Valuable Player award.
2017: MVP at FIBA U16 European Championship
Killian Hayes was named the Most Valuable Player at the 2017 FIBA U16 European Championship in Podgorica, Montenegro.
February 2018: Basketball Without Borders Camp
Killian Hayes participated in the prestigious Basketball Without Borders camp during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles in February 2018.
May 15, 2018: Season-Best Performance
Killian Hayes concluded his Pro A season with a notable performance on May 15, 2018, contributing 12 points and six assists to a win against Le Mans.
September 22, 2018: Return After Injury
After recovering from back and toe injuries, Killian Hayes returned to action on September 22, 2018, scoring 12 points in a game against Strasbourg.
2018: Silver Medal at FIBA Under-17 World Cup
Killian Hayes helped France secure a silver medal at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup.
2018: Silver Medal and All-Star Five Selection at FIBA Under-17 World Cup
Killian Hayes was part of the French team that secured a silver medal at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Argentina. His performance earned him a spot on the tournament's All-Star Five.
May 30, 2019: Season-High 17 Points
On May 30, 2019, Killian Hayes achieved a season-high of 17 points, along with five rebounds and five steals, in a match against Élan Chalon.
July 2019: Suspension by French Federation of Basketball
In July 2019, the French Federation of Basketball imposed a six-game suspension on Killian Hayes for his absence from the 2019 FIBA U20 European Championship in Tel Aviv, Israel.
August 2, 2019: Killian Hayes Signs with Ratiopharm Ulm
Killian Hayes signed a three-year contract with Ratiopharm Ulm on August 2, 2019, marking his entry into the Basketball Bundesliga and the EuroCup.
2019: Killian Hayes Joins Ulm
In 2019, Killian Hayes moved to Germany to play for ratiopharm Ulm in the Basketball Bundesliga.
February 2020: Sam Vecenie Analyzes Killian Hayes's Potential
In February 2020, sports writer Sam Vecenie published an analysis of Killian Hayes's basketball skills, highlighting his exceptional vision and passing ability as a point guard. Vecenie praised Hayes's unique left-handed playmaking skills, particularly his ability to make difficult passes off the dribble. However, he also noted areas for improvement, such as his three-point shooting consistency and occasional turnovers.
December 1, 2020: Killian Hayes Signs with Detroit Pistons
Killian Hayes officially joined the Detroit Pistons after signing his rookie scale contract on December 1, 2020.
2020: Declaration for the 2020 NBA Draft
Killian Hayes declared for the 2020 NBA Draft on March 27, 2020.
January 4, 2021: Hip Injury
Killian Hayes suffered a hip injury during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 4, 2021, which was later diagnosed as a labral tear, sidelining him for a significant portion of the season.
February 11, 2022: Career-High 12 Assists
Killian Hayes achieved a career-high of 12 assists in a game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 11, 2022.
February 8, 2024: Waived by the Pistons
Killian Hayes was waived by the Detroit Pistons on February 8, 2024.
September 20, 2024: Signing with the Brooklyn Nets
Killian Hayes signed with the Brooklyn Nets on September 20, 2024.