Meet Jillian Hayes, the dazzling University of Cincinnati basketball star whose journey from Loveland High School to the collegiate stage is nothing short of remarkable. At Loveland, Jillian made headlines by breaking the school's scoring record, setting the stage for her continued success at Cincinnati, where she has rapidly become a standout player.
Yet, Jillian is more than just a force on the court. Her inspiring presence extends beyond basketball she’s graced the pages of Sports Illustrated and is a passionate advocate for various charitable causes around Cincinnati. Jillian’s commitment to excellence and community service highlights her as not only an exceptional athlete but also a remarkable role model. In every dribble and assist, Jillian Hayes exemplifies the spirit of a true champion on and off the court
Q:What’s your favorite candy?
Reese’s
Q:Bengals Or Reds?
Bengals
Q:Why do you wear the number 20?
I use to wear number 10 in HS and when I got the college someone had it so I doubled it and now I just kept 20
Q;What is your favorite memory of playing basketball?
When I was younger and my mom use to coach me
Q;Drake or Kendrick?
Drake
Q:Countryside or city life?
City
Q;Who is one person who knows everything about you?
My best friend Madi
Q:Favorite teammate you have played with?
Mari Thomas
Q;Your favorite song you're listening to right now?
Make it to the morning PND
Q;Outside of basketball, what are some other dreams or goals that you are passionate about?
My dreams and goals that I’m passionate about are to continue to give back to the community and be very involved in everything that I can my last year of college.
Q:In what ways do you use your platform as an athlete to inspire others to pursue their dreams?
I use my platform to show girls and women that they can be multifaceted. They don’t only have to have one interest or niche. They can thrive in their sport and still do so much more outside of it.
Q:Being a part of “Saturday Hoops”, “Sports Illustrated” and more giving back and stepping into different avenues shows that you're more than just a basketball player. What plans for the future outside of basketball do you have?
My future plans outside of basketball include working with a sports organization or being a sports broadcaster once I’m done playing in
Jillian Hayes
@JillianHayess
Photographed by Luis E Reyes
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