Knicks sign Wisconsin F Nigel Hayes to partial guaranteed deal

The New York Knicks have signedWisconsin forward Nigel Hayesto a partial guaranteed deal after the four-year college star went undrafted on Thursday night.

Scouting report -- positives:

• Long, active forward


• Has NBA strength and athleticism


• Excellent scorer around the rim


• Has range all the way to the 3-point line

Scouting report -- negatives:

• A bit undersized, possibly a tweener


• Only an average rebounder


• Very inconsistent shooter

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ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

• Chances he'll be an All-Star: 0.00 percent


• Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 1.80 percent


• Chances he'll be a role player: 3.57 percent

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