Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes participates in the 2017 NBA Combine in Chicago

Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes at the 2017 NBA Combine

Mar 18, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes (10) drives to the basket against Villanova Wildcats guard Mikal Bridges (25) in the second half during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

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We will start with the least dramatic part. His height. Not something he can really work on or change during his senior season.

Height Without Shoes: 6’6.25″ (2016) 6’6.25″ (2017)
Height in Shoes: 6’7.25″ (2016) 6’7.5″ (2017)

Dec 10, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes (10) during the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Wisconsin won 93-84. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

So Hayes is 1/4 inch taller in shoes in 2017. Good for him for drinking a little extra milk? The height without shoes is presumably a good way to get a baseline for all prospects since there can be variation in how much extra altitude you get from different shoes. Hayes was listed as 6-8″ on the Badgers’ official roster meaning they probably just rounded up.

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