Wisconsin Sends Nigel Hayes-Davis Message After Signing With Suns

Phoenix also made three selections during the 2025 NBA Draft as they added Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea.

The Suns then entered free agency expected to make more moves and that is exactly what they did on Monday as they signed Euroleague standout and former Wisconsin star Nigel Hayes-Davis to a contract.

On Tuesday, Wisconsin sent a message out on social media regarding Hayes-Davis signing with the Suns in free agency.

“Nigel is back in the NBA! Congrats to Hayes-Davis on signing a contract with the Suns,” the Badgers posted on X.

Of course, Hayes-Davis played four seasons at Wisconsin where he became one of the top big men in the country.

During his senior season with the Badgers, the 6-8 forward averaged 14.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 31.4% from three.

He then signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent in 2017 but he played in only nine games during his rookie season with the Lakers, Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings.

Hayes-Davis then decided to go overseas where he became a star in the Euroleague as he led Fenerbahce to the 2025 Euroleague championship where he was named finals MVP and he also helped them win the Turkish Cup championship while being named MVP.

Now Hayes-Davis will make his return to the NBA where he should see a solid role off the bench for the Suns as he has made extensive improvements to his game during his time overseas.