One of the best young bigs in SCISA right now is Hamilton. Hayes is a multi-sport athlete at Florence Christian School, and his big body is a weapon in both. He is a capable interior scorer and rebounder, plus he makes life difficult in the paint for small opposing guards and can punish a mismatch offensively.

This 2029 big man only averaged 7.5 minutes per game in 2025-26, but if this weekend is any indication, he is going to be in for a huge uptick in time and production in his sophomore season. Hamilton isn’t overly big or athletic, but he does have tremendous feet, a soft touch at the rim, and works hard when he’s on the floor. Hayes is also a varsity football player for the Eagles, so he’s certainly an athlete to watch for over the next three years.