2027 Recruiting: Haylen Ayers

[Sluconn Husky]

2/21

 

[BobbyJ]

Geno watched Ayers play on Thursday 2/19.

Ayers scored 26 points.

This is a good sign. GA doesn't hop on a plane to spend a Thursday night in the middle of winter in Tennessee to watch a kid unless he knows he's got a good chance of getting her. And having Strong as a drawing card doesn't hurt either.

 

[BobbyJ]

2/16

You won't find a better looking pull up J than this. You could photo shop Azzi Fudd's head on her and couldn't tell them apart.

 

[southie]

Going into the season, I thought other teams in her Top 5 besides her mother's alma mater Vanderbilt would have a good chance to gain her signature. But, now, after the success the 'Dores have shown and the offensive productivity of Blakes and freshman Galvan, I have a hard time believing Ayers ends up anywhere other than Vanderbilt. She could join those two players in the starting lineup in 2027 and light it up offensively like they are doing. If Vandy gets to the Sweet 16 or better, that will really help Vandy's chances, IMO.

 

[IndyMark]

 

[From Canada]

Geno watched Ayers play on Thursday 2/19.

Ayers scored 26 points.

USJ (78) JCS (30) - Haylen Ayers #20 in white

 

[IndyMark]

USJ (78) JCS (30) - Haylen Ayers #20 in white

Thanks for the link. Ayers has a great shot from outside.

 

[darrell]

Going into the season, I thought other teams in her Top 5 besides her mother's alma mater Vanderbilt would have a good chance to gain her signature. But, now, after the success the 'Dores have shown and the offensive productivity of Blakes and freshman Galvan, I have a hard time believing Ayers ends up anywhere other than Vanderbilt. She could join those two players in the starting lineup in 2027 and light it up offensively like they are doing. If Vandy gets to the Sweet 16 or better, that will really help Vandy's chances, IMO.

I think it’s between Vandy and UConn. Two unofficials to UConn (from Tennessee) and Geno flying to see her tells me there’s serious interest from both parties.

 

[southie]

I think it’s between Vandy and UConn. Two unofficials to UConn (from Tennessee) and Geno flying to see her tells me tere’s serious interest from both parties.

No doubt there's serious interest. But, can't match her family ties to Vanderbilt. And, she'd be a sure-fire starter as a true freshman at Vandy in 2027; not sure that would be the case at UConn and even Texas based on the SG/W talent we've added for the upcoming seasons.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

3/6

 

[Sluconn Husky]

3/7

Ayers: 24 points (8-21 FG), 6 rebounds

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Her mom hasn’t been pushing her toward Vanderbilt, Ayers said.

“She just wants what's best for me,” Ayers said. “Obviously she’d love for me to go (to Vanderbilt) and continue the legacy she built there. But she just wants what's best for her daughter. She wants to see her little girl shine.”

Ayers said she’s already done a deep dive on her finalists’ offenses and defenses and where she might fit in. She wants to find a place that doesn’t just present a pretty picture on social media.

https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/haylen-ayers-vanderbilt-basketball-uconn-geno-auriemma/88886418007/?taid=69ace648e9e7b00001532702&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

 

[IndyMark]

Her mom hasn’t been pushing her toward Vanderbilt, Ayers said.

“She just wants what's best for me,” Ayers said. “Obviously she’d love for me to go (to Vanderbilt) and continue the legacy she built there. But she just wants what's best for her daughter. She wants to see her little girl shine.”

Ayers said she’s already done a deep dive on her finalists’ offenses and defenses and where she might fit in. She wants to find a place that doesn’t just present a pretty picture on social media.

https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/haylen-ayers-vanderbilt-basketball-uconn-geno-auriemma/88886418007/?taid=69ace648e9e7b00001532702&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Thanks for the link. It’s great to hear that her mom is not pushing Haylen to Vandy. It’s also very good news to hear that Ayers has done a deep dive on her finalists.