Joel Ayayi
Updated as of 12/26/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 180
College: Gonzaga
Classification: Redshirt Junior
Birthdate: 3/5/2000
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid playmaker
Very good rebounder
Decent defender that can get steals
Above average athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Does not draw many free throws
Can struggle to score in traffic
Unselfish to a fault
Can have lapses defensively
Overshadowed by his higher profile teammates
Summary:
Joel Ayayi is an athletic, skilled swingman whose versatile skill set could allow him to thrive as a role player at the next level. He had a solid sophomore season at Gonzaga, and played very well in his team’s win against Kansas this year. Though he has flown under the radar as a draft prospect, he could be a player to keep an eye on, as he could swiftly move up draft boards if he keeps playing well this season.
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Games Scouted:
12/8/19 Gonzaga vs. Washington
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