Kevarrius Hayes Signs with Monaco, Aiming for EuroLeague Dominance
Monaco has secured Kevarrius Hayes, the recently crowned French champion, for a two-year contract, marking the first major recruitment for the Principality club.
The Roca Team announced Monday the signing of the 28-year-old American pivot, who previously played for Paris Basketball. Hayes,standing at 2.06m (6’9″),brings a physical presence and a reliable shooting touch to the Monaco roster,having completed his collegiate career at the University of Florida Gators.
A Champion’s Journey to monaco
Hayes’ path to Monaco is paved with experience across several European leagues. Prior to joining Paris basketball, the player honed his skills with teams including CANTU (Italy), ASVEL, BURSASPOR (Türkiye), and Kaunas (Lithuania), competing in the EuroLeague from 2022 to 2024. Last season in the EuroLeague, Hayes averaged 20 minutes per game, contributing 6.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1 interception, and 0.8 blocks.
His performance was instrumental in Paris Basketball’s championship run, defeating Monaco in a thrilling five-game series (3-2) to claim the French title.
Ambitions for EuroLeague Success
The move to Monaco represents a clear ambition for both the player and the club. “The season in Paris has been a real accomplishment for me and the memories will remain engraved all my life,” Hayes stated on the Monegasque club’s website. he further emphasized his desire to contribute to monaco’s pursuit of EuroLeague glory, saying, “Monaco builds to win the Euroligue and I want to take part in this project. I know that the coach, the players and the staff want nothing less.”
Continuity and Uncertainty for the Roca Team
The arrival of Hayes signals a commitment to bolstering the Roca Team’s roster under the continued leadership of coach Vassilis Spanoulis, who has confirmed his intention to remain with the club. Though, the future of team captain Mike James remains uncertain, despite
