He is also known for his standout college career at Idaho State University, where he is recognized as one of the best players in the school's history.

[2] In his junior season, Hayes again earned first team All-Conference accolades, averaging 19.7 points and 10.6 rebounds per game (leading the conference in both statistical categories).

After a win over Long Beach State in the first round of the West regional on their home court, ISU faced national power UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen in Provo, Utah.

[3] At the close of his career, Hayes finished second in school history in scoring (1,933 points) and first in rebounding (1,147) and blocked shots (207).

Instead, he signed with Fernet Tonic Bologna in Italy, where he played for two seasons, averaging 19.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

The next couple of seasons, Hayes played a reserve role for several NBA teams: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Seattle SuperSonics, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utah Jazz.

[10] Hayes stepped away from professional basketball in 1994 to accept a fundraising role in the Idaho State athletic department.

He is a board member for the National Basketball Retired Players Association, serving as secretary of that organization.