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Emotional moment: Former Wisconsin star Nigel Hayes pays off parents’ mortgage

Spenser Davis

By Spenser Davis

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Former Wisconsin star Nigel Hayes is responsible for one of the best videos you’ll see all week.

The ex-Badger surprised his mom and stepdad with some incredible news: He’s completely paid off the rest of their mortgage on their home.

Hayes wasn’t able to be there for this video, but he wrote a letter explaining the news.

Here’s the letter and emotional video:

https://twitter.com/TALAYADAVIS/status/1378001107889360899?s=20

Hayes briefly spent some time in the NBA, but is currently playing overseas with Zalgiris in the EuroLeague. He’s averaging an efficient 9.5 points per game this season and has been a very effective 3-point shooter.

Over his four year career with Wisconsin, Hayes averaged 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. But even more impressive, he made at least the Sweet 16 every season he was with the Badgers. Wisconsin hasn’t been back to that round since Hayes’ final season in 2017.

Congrats to Hayes for achieving such an awesome moment.

Here’s some of the reaction to this video:

Spenser Davis

Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.