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Will enter portal Hayes will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Brian Fonseca of NJ.com.

Impact While healthy, Hayes did not play during the 2025 Big Ten Tournament. Though his collegiate eligibility is maximized, he believes another season may be available for him.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Included in starting lineup Hayes is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Notre Dame, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Hayes will be making his first start of the season. The senior forward has logged at least 20 minutes in four of his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three steals Sunday Hayes finished with eight points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 20 minutes during Sunday's 79-77 loss to Kennesaw State.

Impact Hayes chipped in eight points, five rebounds and three steals off the bench Sunday as the Scarlet Knights were upset by Kennesaw State. The 6-foot-6 senior has been effective off the bench this season, averaging 7.8 points (on a 50/52.9/100 shooting line), 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals on 20.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off the bench Hayes finished Monday's 75-65 win over Saint Peter's with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 20 minutes.

Impact Hayes contributed five points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block in a game that unexpectedly came down to the wire for the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-6 senior has stepped into a large role with Rutgers after transferring in from San Diego, averaging 8.5 points, five rebounds and two assists across his first two outings with the team (23.5 minutes per game).

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with the Scarlet Knights Hayes will transfer to Rutgers, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.

Impact Hayes is coming off a very solid year for San Diego, starting 32 games and averaging 10.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He also shot a very efficient 39.7 percent from downtown. The experienced 6-foot-6 wing should compete for playing time immediately in Piscataway.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Hayes entered the NCAA's transfer portal Wednesday, according to Jamie Shaw of On3.

Impact Wednesday is the last day NCAA players can enter the transfer portal. Hayes is a senior who has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it should not be surprising that he wants to see what other colleges can offer him before his last season.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

For 3: PJ Hayes sets USD record in win over Portland; UCSD hosts Riverside JC transfer scores 33 points and hits program-record 9 3-pointers as Toreros earn first conference win of the season

JANUARY 24, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hayes scores 33 as San Diego takes down Portland 85-81

The San Diego Toreros defeated the Portland Pilots 85-81 led by PJ Hayes' 33 points

JANUARY 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Hayes scores 21 as San Diego defeats NAIA Westcliff 78-65

Led by PJ Hayes' 21 points, the San Diego Toreros defeated the NAIA Westcliff Warriors 78-65

JANUARY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

For 3: Transfer decision pays off for USD's PJ Hayes Following 2 stellar seasons at Division II Black Hills State in South Dakota, the 6-foot-6 junior guard has brought his jump shot west

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Starts in Thursday's win Hayes (undisclosed) started Thursday against South Dakota after missing action last Friday and finished with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and o...

Impact Hayes sat out last Friday against Portland State for reasons that were never made clear but made a return to his usual spot in the starting lineup. The 6-6 senior has now scored in double figures in three straight appearances including a season-high 23 points Dec. 9 versus Arizona State. He'll look to stay hot when the team hosts Fresno State on Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turner and Hayes combine for 46 points to help San Diego rally to an 89-84 win over Arizona State

Deuce Turner and PJ Hayes each made five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points apiece as San Diego rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half to beat Arizona State 89-84

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • Associated Press