Jarvis James Hayes (born August 9, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. A 6'8", 220 lbs. small forward from University of Georgia, Hayes was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 10th overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. Throughout his NBA career, Hayes has averaged 8.8 points per game. Hayes is known for scoring points but sometimes lacks defensive prowess.
The Wizards declined to offer Hayes a contract after the 2006-07 season. On August 15, 2007, after four years with the Wizards, Hayes signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. Hayes has become a key player in the Pistons rotation, serving as the main backup for starter Tayshaun Prince.
