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Texas Basketball vs. Providence: 5 bold predictions against Friars

By Andrew Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Admon Gilder #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies defends Alpha Diallo #11 of the Providence Friars during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Admon Gilder #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies defends Alpha Diallo #11 of the Providence Friars during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 22: Jaxson Hayes #10 of the Texas Longhorns grabs a rebound against Sterling Manley #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2018 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on November 22, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 22: Jaxson Hayes #10 of the Texas Longhorns grabs a rebound against Sterling Manley #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2018 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on November 22, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /

4. Jaxson Hayes stays perfect from the field

Some of the feats that the freshman sensation forward Jaxson Hayes is pulling off this early in his collegiate career is truly flooring. The most significant trend of his of late is the shooting patterns from the field. Hayes hasn’t missed a single field-goal attempt in the last two games. It’s not like he’s only attempted a few shots either.

Hayes is 10-for-10 in the last two games from the field. If he’s able to stay perfect from the field for the third straight game, his 2019 NBA Draft stock would continue to soar. He’s already held to the standard that he could be a first round selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. If he climbs any higher, he could start to creep into the lottery pick discussion.

However, the focus here is on what Hayes can do for Texas basketball in this key showdown against Providence. The Friars don’t have a big man that can contend with the rampant scoring pace that Hayes can find at times. He’s shooting 71.9 percent from the field right now and posting an exuberant 27.8 points per 100 possessions this season.

If Hayes stays in this groove he’s found of late and is able to get to his spot from two-point range, he could be looking at yet another perfect shooting and double-digit point performance. As long as he’s able to stay out of foul trouble (which is an issue for him in almost every game), Hayes is going to be a key part of the Horns push to beat Providence.

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