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Three-star small forward Dorian Hayes recaps Wichita State visit, sets dates for three other officials
By SAM LANCE Class of 2025 three-star Dorian Hayes is fresh off a visit to Wichita State from Aug. 23-25, and he has three other visits set in stone. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound small forward from Ridge Point (TX) and the Houston Hoops Nike EYBL AAU program, has also locked in officials to Murray State (Sept. 14), UTSA (Sept. 20) and UTEP (Nov. 2). He broke down all of those schools to ZAGSBLOG, plus UC Riverside, another schools Hayes has been hearing from: Wichita State visit: “At Wichita state I liked how the whole staff was invested on getting to know me on the visit. They treated me like I was already on the team and told me how they can help develop me as a player and help me reach my goals.” Murray State: “I’ve had a chance to speak to the whole staff before. I really just like the way they space the floor, get corner threes and stuff like that. Overall, they play fast. And I think that can help my game out.” Hearing from head coach Steve Prohm, assistant coach Antwon Jackson. UTSA: “I’ve spoken to coach [Joey] Brooks the most. They’re kind of similar to Murray State in the fact that they like to hunt for threes, really space the floor.” UTEP: “I’ve spoken to coach [Joe] Golding and coach [Earl] Boykins. They’re just letting me know they like the fact that I can be efficient, make shots. They think I can be a big asset to their program with that.” UC Riverside: “They would like to have the ball in my hands. They are looking for more of a taller guard. I’ve spoken to coach [Eddie] Hill the most.” When taking visits and looking at schools, Hayes wants to see a good culture. “Kind of like a good fan base that will support me,” Hayes said. “And then just overall lifestyle. Outside of basketball you have to be able to have a good lifestyle as well.” Hayes is ranked the No. 36 overall small forward in the 2025 class by 247Sports, giving him three-star status. At Peach Jam, Hayes averaged 6.4 points and 2.0 rebounds per game playing in 17.8 minutes per contest. He also shot 6-of-20 from 3-point range. “I like to get my shot off in two-to-three dribbles,” Hayes said of his game. “I like to shoot the three ball and play in transition. I feel like my shot making ability [makes me unique]. I’m pretty consistent. And then just my IQ. I feel like overall I’m a really good team player.” Dorian is the son of former Kentucky basketball standout and 10-year NBA veteran Chuck Hayes. Chuck is currently the Golden State Warriors Director of Basketball Operations. Dorian also has twin little brothers. Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
‘Leaving a Legacy’ with a new mural in Great Bend
A new mural has emerged on the Golden Belt Community Foundation building in downtown Great Bend. With $30 million in assets and more than 180 funds, the Community Foundation helps support non-profit organizations and make it easy for charitable giving for donors. Executive Director Jason Murray said the mural represents...
Police chase goes through Forbes National Guard Base, ends in blaze
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, a high-speed pursuit ended with a Topeka man in custody and a car in a blaze. At 2:15 a.m., police officers with the Topeka Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near 21st Street and South Kansas Avenue. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the driver took […]
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding pair of runaway sisters
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a pair of runaway sisters who were last seen several weeks ago. The sisters were identified as Bria Ingram, 16, and Rhiannon Jones, 17. According to a post that was made Monday...
Former Kansas bank CEO Shan Hanes jailed for stealing $47 million in crypto scheme
Ex-Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 24 Years for $47 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud. Shan Hanes, former CEO of a bank, has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after embezzling $47 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, was reportedly ensnared in a “pig butchering” scam, where he was deceived into purchasing cryptocurrency to unlock supposed returns on investments that never materialized.
New initiative addresses high maternal mortality and morbidity rates: ‘We have to do something’
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On Sunday, the U.S. Department of Health launched its 2024 Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers (M.O.M.S.) initiative in Kansas City, Kansas. M.O.M.S. is a national tour meant to raise awareness about the “unacceptably high maternal mortality and morbidity rates in the U.S., especially among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native moms.”
Civil rights activist Chester Owens, who helped desegregate Kansas City, Kansas, dies at 91
Chester Owens, who spent his life studying and teaching the history of Wyandotte County and its Black community, died Thursday at his home in Kansas City, Kansas. Owens was 91. His sister Sandra Owens said the family was still in shock at the loss. “He was the oldest living sibling,”...
2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coaches Announced
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is proud to announce the selection of Dominick Dingle, Wichita Heights High School, and Garrett Michael, Sabetha High School, as the Head Coaches for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth. The head coaches are selected from the group of assistant coaches from the previous...
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation unveils new brand identity
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a trusted and reliable transmission and generation partner in central and western Kansas, is thrilled to announce a comprehensive rebranding initiative that will shape the company's identity over the next year. This strategic move comes after months of careful planning, research, and consideration, aimed at better...
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova to shine over Kansas next month
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A new light will appear in the night sky next month above Kansas thanks to an exploding star thousands of light years away from Earth. NASA Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson told KSNT News people may see a curious new light in the night sky during the month of September. The […]
Hit/miss storm chances in the days ahead
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A few storms will move across western Kansas Monday evening and Tuesdays focus for storms will shift across central and northern Kansas. While the risk of severe weather is very low, some heavy rainfall is likely, especially Tuesday evening. Storms could be very slow to move.
Is the American dream still possible? K-State economist gives insight
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – 27 News reached out to K-State for insight into the American dream after a Pew Research Center report found 41% say it was once possible for people to achieve – but is not anymore. What is the ‘American dream’? K-State Assitant Professor Dr. Blake Gray said a common definition of the American […]
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