Gators alumni Kevarrius Hayes has taken a huge step in his professional career, getting an invitation to play in the NBA Summer League with the Denver Nuggets. Summer League has become an important part of the evaluation for NBA teams and a number of undrafted players have earned guaranteed contracts from their play in this event. Many of these contracts have gone to role players who can come into the league and support established stars, something that could very much benefit someone like Hayes whose game is all about defense.
Hayes initially committed to Billy Donovan at Florida and remained committed when Donovan left and Mike White was hired, saying it was “still Florida” and that he couldn’t imagine playing anywhere else.