Here is all you need to know about Jillian Hayes basketball player along with her age, bio and parents
The star player for the University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team, forward Jillian Hayes is featured in the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 60th Anniversary Issue.
In preparation for her swimsuit issue appearance in 2024, Hayes travelled to Belize, where she worked with photographer Derek Kettela. The 60th anniversary issue went on sale at newsstands on Tuesday, May 14.
Although Hayes’s modelling career isn’t well-known, she nailed her first photo shoot. While everyone is talking about her, let us have a look at who she is.
Who is Cincinnati Bearcats WNBA player Jillian Hayes, bio, age, height, family, parents and Instagram
Jillian Hayes is a basketball player for the Cincinnati Bearcats who plays as a senior forward for the team. She measures 6’1″ tall.
The 23 year old was born on December 18, 2001 in Norman, Oklahoma and has three brothers Jaxson, Jewett and Jonah.
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A look at Jillian Hayes’ career so far
We can say Jillian Hayes’ parents’ sporting career played a huge role in her development as an athlete. Her first stop in Cincinnati was Loveland High School, where she played.
She is still the most productive rebounder and scorer in school history. She just finished her fourth season with the Bearcats. She averaged 12.9 points and 8.4 rebounds each game, which was quite outstanding.
The forward’s freshman year, when she averaged her lowest 7.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, was the only one in which her play wasn’t consistent.
The player is back for his senior year of college basketball. Many Cincinnati supporters are eager to witness her in action. To be honest, Hayes would love to work as a sportscaster.
She currently hosts the podcast “Half a Athlete.” She was also there at the New Heights podcast, a podcast which Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce co-hosts.
Hayes was recognised as a CSC Academic All-District selection and as an Honourable Mention All-Big 12 player. Jillian Hayes has led the Bearcats in scoring, rebounds, and steals throughout the last three seasons.
Jillian Hayes’ family
Jillian Hayes belongs to a family of athletes. She is the daughter of Jonathan, who is a former tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. He is now Moeller’s athletic director.
Her mother Kristi also played as a high school scoring legend. She played forward for Drake and was awarded as 1995 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year.