Hayes is a power forward with a wide body who can dominate the boards. Hayes isn't just a bruiser and can play either the 3 or 4. He works hard on both ends, runs the floor well and handles the ball effectively for a big man. . . . The final day of the Big Time Tournament saw only the hardcore recruiters holding up the walls around the Green Valley High School gymnasium. It's not a bad thing that the most noticeable head coaches did not attend the championship games.
Assistant coaches have the most consistent and meaningful contact with prospective recruits.
However, it doesn't stop the young players from being terribly curious about who is watching them. The tournament committee had all college coaches sign in, name and school affiliation, with felt markers on big poster boards that were displayed in the gym foyer. Throughout the day, players would gather in front of the lists to see who had dropped by. For Adidas, that man is Rivers. As Adidas' grassroots basketball coordinator, Rivers' job is to keep track of all the rising basketball talent in the country.