TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati women's basketball star forward Jillian Hayes will be featured in the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 60th Anniversary Issue.
Hayes traveled to Belize, where she worked with photographer Derek Kettela, for the 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue appearance. The 60th anniversary issue will hit newsstands on Tuesday, May 14.
Last year, LSU's Olivia Dunne and Angel Reese were the first college athletes to be featured in the annual SI Swimsuit Issue. The gymnast and basketball player, respectively, opened the door for this year's trio of Big 12 athletes who grace the magazine: Hayes, UCF's Jas Williams and Houston's Alexa Massari.
"Being here shooting for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit honestly is indescribable," Hayes said. "As collegiate athletes, we work so hard day in and day out on our bodies and on our crafts, trying to be the best versions of athletes that we can be. And so working with such an empowering organization, it's literally like, I don't have the words to describe it. It's an unbelievable experience."
About The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is one of the most recognizable and influential symbols of pop culture. Featuring talent from around the world, the issue has become a revered launching pad for successful careers in media, fashion, business, TV and film. The iconic and innovative institution continues to set the cultural tone and evoke discussion about what defines beauty on a global scale. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has become a lifestyle platform that champions body confidence and self-expression, and connects with diverse audiences through digital content and signature experiences that nurture the body, soul and spirit. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit remains steadfast in its goal of providing an inspirational media platform for individuals where they can connect, explore and engage with 24/7 content that speaks to wellness, travel, food, style and beauty.
About Cincinnati Athletics
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles, and entered a new era as a member of the Big 12 in 2023.
UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.
Hayes traveled to Belize, where she worked with photographer Derek Kettela, for the 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue appearance. The 60th anniversary issue will hit newsstands on Tuesday, May 14.
Last year, LSU's Olivia Dunne and Angel Reese were the first college athletes to be featured in the annual SI Swimsuit Issue. The gymnast and basketball player, respectively, opened the door for this year's trio of Big 12 athletes who grace the magazine: Hayes, UCF's Jas Williams and Houston's Alexa Massari.
"Being here shooting for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit honestly is indescribable," Hayes said. "As collegiate athletes, we work so hard day in and day out on our bodies and on our crafts, trying to be the best versions of athletes that we can be. And so working with such an empowering organization, it's literally like, I don't have the words to describe it. It's an unbelievable experience."
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About The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is one of the most recognizable and influential symbols of pop culture. Featuring talent from around the world, the issue has become a revered launching pad for successful careers in media, fashion, business, TV and film. The iconic and innovative institution continues to set the cultural tone and evoke discussion about what defines beauty on a global scale. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has become a lifestyle platform that champions body confidence and self-expression, and connects with diverse audiences through digital content and signature experiences that nurture the body, soul and spirit. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit remains steadfast in its goal of providing an inspirational media platform for individuals where they can connect, explore and engage with 24/7 content that speaks to wellness, travel, food, style and beauty.
About Cincinnati Athletics
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles, and entered a new era as a member of the Big 12 in 2023.
UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.