Jaxson Hayes Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Biography

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Jaxson Hayes Quick Info
Height7 ft
Weight100 kg
Date of BirthMay 23, 2000
Zodiac SignGemini
Eye ColorLight Brown

Jaxson Hayes is an American professional basketball player who has represented the New Orleans Pelicans (2019-2023) and the Los Angeles Lakers (2023-Present) as a center/power forward, in the NBA (National Basketball Association – a professional basketball league in North America that is considered to be the world’s premier such league). Jaxson was selected 8th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round of the 2019 NBA Draft. His draft rights were soon traded, along with a heavily protected 1st-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Born Name

Jaxson Reed Hayes

Nick Name

Sideshow Jax

Sun Sign

Gemini

Born Place

Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States

Residence

United States

Nationality

American

Education

Jaxson had attended the Archbishop Moeller High School, a private, all-male, college-preparatory school in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. After his high school graduation, he joined The University of Texas at Austin, a public research university in Austin, Texas, United States.

There, between 2018 and 2019, he represented the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team. In April 2019, Jaxson declared for the 2019 NBA Draft, thus foregoing the rest of his collegiate eligibility.

Occupation

Professional Basketball Player

Family

  • Father – Jonathan Hayes (American Football Coach, Former Professional American Football Player)
  • Mother – Kristi Kinne-Hayes (Basketball Coach, Former College-Level Basketball Player)
  • Siblings – Jillian Hayes (Younger Sister) (College-Level Basketball Player), Jewett Hayes (Younger Brother), Jonah Hayes (Younger Brother)

Position

Center, Power Forward

Shoots

Right

Shirt Number

  • 10 – Texas Longhorns, New Orleans Pelicans
  • 11 – Los Angeles Lakers

Build

Athletic

Height

7 ft or 213.5 cm

Weight

100 kg or 220.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Jaxson has dated –

  • Sofia Jamora (2021) – On July 28, 2021, Jaxson was arrested by the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) which was investigating a domestic disturbance call about a dispute between him and Sofia Jamora, his then-girlfriend. Jaxson resisted that arrest and even pushed an officer into a wall. He was then hit twice with an electronic stun gun and had to be treated for minor injuries before being taken into custody. In early 2022, Sofia (a fashion model, entrepreneur, Instagram influencer, TikToker, and YouTuber) sued him for assault and battery – based on multiple instances of physical abuse.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Multiracial (Black and White)

    He is of African-American descent on his father’s side and Caucasian descent on his mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Light Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Toned physique
    • Towering frame
    • Slightly overgrown, afro hair
    • Often sports a thin, chinstrap beard
    • Has his left foot covered in tattoos

    Religion

    Christianity

    Jaxson Hayes Facts

  • While at The University of Texas at Austin, Jaxson won the NIT (National Invitation Tournament) – in 2019. It is a men’s college basketball tournament operated by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association – an organization that regulates student athletics among about 1,100 institutions in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico).
  • Founded in 1938 and once considered the most prestigious post-season showcase for college basketball, the tournament’s ‘Final Four’ stage is played each March and April at the iconic Madison Square Garden, a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City.
  • For his performances, Jaxson was named the ‘Big 12 Freshman of the Year’ in 2019 and was also included in the ‘Big 12 All-Defensive Team’ that year. The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is a member of ‘Division I’ of the NCAA for all sports. It consists of 14 full-member universities in the American states of Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.

    • Featured Image by Jaxson Hayes / Instagram

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