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Scout Report
Six-foot-five guards who can actually shoot it from three different platforms don't grow on trees, especially in the ninth grade. Myles Hayes already has three high-major offers before he's played a varsity game that counts for much, and that tells you how real the tools are.
Background
Hayes is an Atlanta kid through and through, now running with a loaded Woodward Academy program that's built into one of the state's premier prep stops. He shares a locker room with Bentley Lusakueno, a top-10 2028 big, and watches Zac Foster — a Clemson commit — operate daily, which speeds up the learning curve for a guard still sorting out his identity. The AAU circuit has already put him in front of high-major staffs, and the exposure shows in how comfortable he looks against older competition. For a freshman, the pedigree around him at Woodward is about as good as it gets.
Playing Style
Hayes plays with a guard's pace in a wing's body, which is the first thing that jumps off the tape. He's comfortable putting the ball on the floor and attacking closeouts, but he's not a blur — he uses change of speed and footwork more than pure burst to get where he wants. Shot selection is advanced for his age; he's not settling for early threes just because he can make them, he's working to get a clean look off a screen or a hesitation move. Defensively, the length at 6-5 lets him guard up a position when needed, and he shows flashes of being an active help defender who reads passing lanes rather than just reacting late. He's still figuring out when to be the primary engine versus when to play off Foster and the other veterans, but the feel for the game is ahead of where most 2028s are right now. Transition is where he looks most dangerous — he runs the floor hard and finishes through contact better than his frame would suggest.
Strengths
The shooting touch is the separator. He can shoot off the catch, off one dribble, off two — and the mechanics stay consistent whether he's spotting up or coming off movement. His size for the position means he's not forced into a pure spot-up role; he can post smaller defenders or shoot over closeouts without much trouble. Coaches watching tape also point to his defensive versatility — a 6-5 guard who competes on that end is rare at this age, and it gives him a path to the floor even on nights the shot isn't falling.
Areas to Watch
Ball-handling under pressure is still a work in progress — he can get a little loose with the dribble when defenses load up and take away his first read. Adding strength will matter more every year as he starts absorbing contact from bigger, more physical wings at the varsity and AAU level. Sharpening his decision-making in pick-and-roll situations, knowing when to pull up versus when to find the roll man, would unlock a true lead-guard dimension to his game.
Player Comparison
His frame and shot profile bring to mind a young Devin Vassell — a wing who shoots it at a high level, has the size to guard multiple positions, and doesn't need the ball in his hands to impact winning. Like Vassell, Hayes projects as someone who can play off stars early in his career while developing into more of a shot-creator over time.
Recruitment
Missouri, Xavier and Georgia have all gotten in early, and for a 2028 prospect that's a strong head start — most high-majors don't extend offers this soon unless they're convinced the talent is real. Georgia in particular will lean on the in-state, hometown angle given Hayes is an Atlanta product, but Missouri and Xavier show the appeal stretches beyond the SEC footprint. No commitment is expected anytime soon given his class, and expect this list to grow significantly as more programs get eyes on him through the next two AAU cycles. Right now it's about exposure and development, not decision-making.
Projection
The shooting and size combination gives Hayes a realistic shot at being a high-major starter, likely settling in as a combo wing who can play either guard spot depending on the roster around him. If the ball-handling and strength catch up to the shot, there's a pathway to being a featured scorer rather than a complementary piece. Pro upside exists given the shooting and defensive versatility teams covet on the wing, though it's early enough that the range of outcomes is still wide.
Updated Oct 2, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Woodward Academy
PREP SCHOOL
Under Armour Association
AAU
Career Highlights
Myles Hayes had the gym's atmosphere feeling windy with windmill dunk
Windy Hayes highlights
Clear out dunk
Woodward was putting on a show at The Dream Challenge Showcase
Layups in slow motion
Offers
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Missouri
Xavier
GeorgiaOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
Myles Hayes is a high-level athlete who consistently finishes above the rim in both transition and half-court settings. He complements his explosiveness with a smooth, effortless shooting stroke.
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