Nicollete Hayes (2030) | CG |

Hayes made the trailblazing move of attending a new build school in MAI. There’s a ton of incoming guard talent, but she has enough firepower to make a difference. The future is surely looking bright for her.

Nicollete Hayes (2030) | CG | MAI

Masters Academy International is a new concept school bringing pro-level ideologies to hs sports in New England. They’re making a splash with some top players from the surrounding states. One of the best noteworthy pickups was Hayes. She’s reclassed into ’30 and will be a must-watch on a fresh team that could make a strong push. Nicollete be one to watch this year.

Nicollette Hayes (2029) | CG |

Hayes is such a fun watch. Her polished playmaking skillset is going to carry her far. She shows the want to get better and that drive alone is enough to overtake a lot of players in the class. It’s very possible Nicolete has a breakout sophomore sensation year. She’s certainly not one to be forgotten about in ’29.

Nicolette Hayes Nicolette Hayes CG Bellingham | 2030 New E (2029) | CG |

Hayes got after it over the weekend. She helped lead her team to a 5-0 record with her precise playmaking, quick adjustments and constant energy. If she keeps this level of play up, she could very well climb a few spots in her class ranks.

Nicolette Hayes Nicolette Hayes CG Bellingham | 2030 New E (2029) | CG | Bellingham

It’s nice to see Hayes getting the respect she deserves. The young Bellingham combo guard was just named an All-Star. Nicolete’ contributions have been invaluable all season long. There’s no question this is a top player within the freshman class.

Nicollete Hayes (2029) | CG | Bellingham

A quick and shifty Hayes is one of the premier players within the freshman class. She’s exceptionally reliable and heavily depended on to create. Hayes uses misdirection dribbles to free her up space which help aid her as a dynamic playmaker. There’s a good reason Nicolette was voted for by the community as the ‘Next Gen POY’.

This was my second time seeing Nicolette play, and she impressed again just as much as the first. She has a super smooth stroke from beyond the arc, able to knock down shots both off the catch and off the dribble when creating for herself. Nicolette isn’t fazed by slight contact, forcing defenders to do much more to slow her down. She’s also a strong ball handler who stays composed under pressure, never letting defensive intensity disrupt her rhythm.

Nicolette was the only rising freshman in a group full of upperclassmen, but you’d never know it. She stayed poised and confident, making her presence felt on the court with her deadly shooting ability and impressive court awareness. Her quickness makes her a lockdown on-ball defender and a threat to pick off passes. Bellingham High School will be lucky to have her this upcoming season, and she is definitely a name to watch out for in the years to come.

Nicolette Hayes Nicolette Hayes CG Bellingham | 2030 New E (2029) | CG | Bellingham

What would this list be without Hayes? She’s a combo guard that can serve many roles in a game due to her diverse skillset. She’s someone who’s extremely comfortable with the ball in her hands, but she also has no problem sliding to off-ball positions due to her marksman like ability. Hayes has deep range, and she won’t hesitate to pull from distance. She’s quick, so the defense usually doesn’t have time to react properly to her. Hayes is regularly catching opposing players sleeping because her decisiveness. Her smooth rhythm is one of the more noticeable traits in her game.

Nicolete Hayes (2029) | CG | Bay State Jags

The Underclassman POY is one of the premier guards in the class that’s been a strong contributor playing up in high school as well as developing rapidly with the Jags. The dynamically swift guard has the ability to play on or off the ball without a drop in production either. Hayes is quite slithery, getting downhill with a purpose and her long-range shooting capabilities are what put her above many other in the class.