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Scout Report
A 6-foot-5 shooting guard from College Park who picks Georgia over a stack of ACC and SEC suitors doesn't have to explain much about his position in the state. Jarvis Hayes Jr. is the kind of in-state guard programs build a recruiting class around, and he stays home in a class where the best players usually leave.
Background
Hayes comes out of College Park, a stretch of metro Atlanta that has produced a steady line of high-level guards. He plays his prep ball at Woodward Academy, one of the more established programs in the area. The Wolfpack roster around him is deep and young, and it includes 2028 forward Bentley Lusakueno (ranked #6 nationally), 2028 guard Myles Hayes (#13) and Zac Foster, a 2025 combo guard who committed to Clemson. Hayes has spent his prep years in a locker room where top-60 talent is the norm, not the exception. That kind of daily competition tends to sharpen a player early, and it likely shaped how he approaches the game.
Playing Style
Hayes fits the profile of a modern wing-sized guard. At 6-5 he can see over most defenders on the perimeter, and that size matters most when he is creating a shot or reading the floor. He projects as a player who thrives when the game is organized around him in some stretches and around his teammates in others, which is a useful trait on a roster with this much talent. With Lusakueno and Myles Hayes sharing the floor, he has to pick his spots, share the ball and play off other creators. Players who succeed in that setting usually have good feel and a low-maintenance game. Defensively, his length at the position gives him the tools to guard multiple spots, and he can switch onto bigger wings without being an obvious target. In transition, a guard with his size and the ability to push the pace becomes a problem for teams that are slow to get matched up. The next step is turning all of that positional size into consistent two-way production against stronger competition.
Strengths
Start with the frame. A 6-5 guard who can handle and shoot from the perimeter gives a coach lineup flexibility, and that is a big reason he has 17 Division I offers. The résumé backs it up: Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Auburn, Cincinnati and Miami are among the programs that came calling, and that list covers the ACC, SEC and Big 12 footprint. A top-40 national ranking in the 2027 class says evaluators see more than size. His ability to thrive in a loaded Woodward lineup suggests he understands role and fit, which coaches value when they are building a rotation instead of collecting individual talent.
Areas to Watch
The jump from prep star to high-major rotation piece is mostly about consistency and physical development. Hayes will benefit from adding strength so he can finish through contact and hold his spot against college-sized wings. He also needs to keep stretching the range of his creation package, since high-level defenders will take away his first option and force him into counters. Polishing those details is what separates a good college guard from one who earns a bigger role.
Player Comparison
A fair way to frame Hayes is as a long, versatile combo wing in the mold of a Georgia-style two-guard who can play on or off the ball. The comparison is about size and role more than any exact skill match, and it would be a stretch to pin him to one name until more of his college film exists. If he develops as expected, the closest model is a rangy high-major guard who defends multiple positions and plays within an offense.
Recruitment
The recruitment is over. Hayes is committed to Georgia, and the Bulldogs landed him after a field that included Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Auburn, Cincinnati and Miami, with nine more offers behind them. Keeping a top-40 national guard in state is a meaningful win for Georgia, especially with Georgia Tech and other regional programs in the mix. As a 2027 prospect and now a committed senior, he can spend this season on development and winning at Woodward without the weight of recruiting decisions. The focus shifts to what he can add before arriving in Athens.
Projection
At Georgia, Hayes projects as a rotation guard with the size to play either backcourt spot and the chance to grow into a featured role if his shot creation develops. The ceiling is a high-major starter and an all-conference type who earns a look from professional scouts. A more realistic middle outcome is a steady multi-year contributor who helps win games with versatility and defense. As with any prospect, health, shooting growth and how quickly he adjusts to the college level will decide where in that range he lands.
Updated Oct 22, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Woodward Academy
PREP SCHOOL
Career Highlights
21pts 6rebs 2stls in win over Decatur
Highlighted as 2027 class player catching attention
13pts 6rebs 3asts 1blk
Reaches 1,000 points in high school career
18pts in win over Tri-Cities, scored 1,000th career point
18pts 9rebs 2asts
21 PTS, 6 REB, 2 STL
21 points, 6 rebounds in 71-57 win over Decatur
13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
Jarvis Hayes Jr. is a problem at 6'6. Crafty footwork, patient pace, and a bag that travels. Creates space, makes reads, and impacts the game on both ends.
Offers
17
Georgia
Committed
Chose Georgia over 16 other offers
Clemson
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Vanderbilt
AuburnOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
Jarvis Hayes Jr. is a long and multi-dimensional forward who is capable of scoring the ball from wide range of places on the floor.
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University of Georgia commit Jarvis Hayes (@iamjarvisjr ) is a dynamic shot creator with the ability to score from all three levels. At 6’5”, Hayes combines size, shot-making ability, and a developing handle to create his own looks and put pressure on opposing defenses. With his scoring versatility and two-way potential, he’s a high-level prospect ready to make his mark in Athens. 🐶🔥
STAY TUNED!!! Jarvis Hayes Jr. showing off the bounce! 💥🏀 The Georgia commit throws it down at the Southern Hoops Report showcase! 🔥 #TheHoopRoom #JarvisHayesJr #GeorgiaBasketball #SouthernHoopsReport
@iamjarvisjr Staying home with a purpose! The 2027 guard recently signed with UGA @ugabasketball and spoke about the reasoning behind the decision • Jarvis Hayes Jr. is the No. 1 shooting guard, No. 38 overall prospect nationally and No. 5 player in Georgia in the Class of 2027, per 247Sports. • @iamjarvisjr @ugabasketball