Max Hayden Max Hayden 6'1" | PG Greenville | 2030 SC caps off my evaluations from Tuesday’s practice. Coach Yerrick Stoneman had plenty of positive things to say about this freshman guard and how good he is. Hayden backed all of those things up on the court, displaying an elite passing feel, a balanced scoring package, and advanced physical tools that should translate into a huge freshman year.

Another young guard who is very much in the conversation among the state’s best is Max. Hayden is a big, physical guard who can play inside and out. He had a lot of success collapsing the defense and finding teammates, finishing with his size advantage at the rim, and hitting shots on the perimeter. Max also stood out in 5-on-5 play in Rock Hill, but he was at his best attacking with the freedom and spacing that 3-on-3 provides.

Max is a very steady lead guard who averaged 16.8 PPG throughout the weekend. He has a very good feel for the game and consistently plays under control. Max shot the ball well from the mid-range and from beyond the arc, showing confidence and efficiency as a scorer. His pace, decision-making, and overall composure make him a reliable presence at the guard position.

One of the most impressive individual performances of the weekend came from this Upstate Point Guard. Max had a 27-point game, not only playing up with Hoopzters 17U, but playing against a full team of 2026s, Carolina Misfitz. You wouldn’t be able to tell Hayden’s age by watching him work this game, because he is a poised offensive player who gets to his spots at ease, hits tough shots over good defense, and is a weapon on designed actions. Keep an eye on this rising freshman to be one of the best guards in the state over the next four years.

Rounding out the standouts from this week’s Wednesday Film Room is a new name to know, Max Hayden Max Hayden 6'1" | PG Greenville | 2030 SC , who put up 5 assists in Friday’s game. Hayden is the 8th Grade starting Point Guard for Southside Christian, who is already well-experienced against older and high-level competition. Max has a really good feel for finding his teammates and putting them in good spots, and his only turnovers were when he was too unselfish and tried to force passes. As he gets older and more comfortable as a scorer, Hayden could become one of the best players in his class.