He moves incredibly well off the ball and can come off of screens and knock down shots. Exceeds expectations if: Jump shooting translates, even if only the spot-up shooting is what carries over to the NBA. Ayayi posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and five assists across 40 minutes in Saturday's loss against Windy City. Ayayis willingness to accept every challenge giving away inches, lbs of weight or raw speed is not just impressive, but also part of that winner mentality that he brings to the table. A 2021 All-WCC and the 2020 WCC Tournament MVP, Joel Ayayi had a successful 3 years at Gonzaga. Joel Ayayi will join the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a two-way contract, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.. He is capable of knocking down deep 3s both off the dribble and the catch. He does a poor job of navigating screens and can lose his man easily, especially if he is guarding an active off-ball player. Hylands flaws largely stem from the fact that his physical profile is closer to that of a point guard but he plays much more like a shooting guard. joel_ayayi He is a willing passer and is most potent playmaking in transition and out of the pick and roll. The latter means that he doesnt always stay attached to his matchup, roaming free around the paint to help teammates or win the glass. Ayayi recorded 22 points (10-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 128-103 win over the Capitanes. Poor ball-handler. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages. Gonzaga converts Pepperdine turnover into fast-break dunk, Ayayi's slick rebound and bucket power Zags, Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (58-24, first in the Eastern Conference), Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (51-31, second in the Western Conference), Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference). A hub for the hardcore NBA Draft enthusiast. When handling the ball in the pick and roll, he is excellent at finding the roller. He is neither strong nor quick, which creates a bit of a dilemma over which position he should be guarding. He does a poor job of navigating screens and can lose his man easily, especially if he is guarding an active off-ball player. Ayayi recorded 15 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 win over the Swarm. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. A key piece in Gonzaga's incredible season, Ayayi played well both on and off the ball for the Bulldogs. [23] At the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship in Radom, Poland, he averaged 11.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for France. [6] On 27 November 2019, early in his sophomore season, Ayayi posted 21 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in a win over Southern Miss. In his redshirt freshman season, he averaged 5.6 minutes per game He converts on a large number of his catch-and-shoot attempts. What makes Queta interesting from a modern big standpoint is his mobility and passing. Following the season, Ayayi declared for the 2021 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility. A 2021 All-WCC and the 2020 WCC Tournament MVP, Joel Ayayi had a successful 3 years at Gonzaga. Whether he starts the game in a classic SG role alongside Suggs and Kispert, or in a three big-guard line-up with Jalen and Nembhard, Ayayis D versatility allows him to matchup against guards, large wings or even forwards at the 4. The consistent flow of excellent players in & out of Gonzaga indicates how effective this approach has become not just for the school but also for the student-athletes turning pros at different levels. Web Joel Ayayi is a fluid guard whose ability to do a bit of everything and improvement from the perimeter as a junior made him a vital cog in Gonzagas run to the national title game. He isnt the best shooter off the dribble but he pretends he is. He doesnt have the strength to be able to hang with bigs on a full-time basis but he also doesnt have the quickness to guard many of the modern 4s in the NBA. The Bulldogs won 95-70. Ayayi can create for others out of the pick and roll and is a solid on-ball defender with switchability upside. Excellent size. [26], Both of Ayayi's parents are from Benin. His game consists heavily of hook shots and up-and-unders, which he can convert at a solid clip. He is an uncomfortable shooter when pulling up in isolation. It is also worth noting that Queta is not very skilled at handling or shooting the ball, although neither of those things will be a large part of his role in the NBA. The key to Quetas success will be his defensive polish. Powerful finisher. His size and length allow him to be an excellent rim protector. Ayayi will look to land a deal with another team. Todd is only 19 years old and a lot of his flaws are ones that can be worked through with age and experience. The 23-year-old is now averaging 8.5 points, 5.6 boards and 3.9 assists per game this year. The 610 power forward is sure to attract teams thanks to his scoring prowess. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Ayayi posted 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Friday's win over Motor City. The details of the deal are not disclosed at the moment, but nonetheless, the guard will attempt to make the roster with a great training camp. He shot best when left open and took advantage of pick and pops to generate wide-open looks. He gets around well on the court and does a good job of navigating through traffic. Streaky shooter. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Making some strides as a fourth-year junior averaging 12 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists, Ayayi earned All-WCC 1st Team honors. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Yet, the fact the 2000-born class has rarely shared the floor with standouts from other generations (99 born trio of Jaylen Hoard, Yves Pons, and Olivier Sarr, or 2001 NBA Draft picks Killian Hayes and Theo Maledon) has made this group get somehow overlooked in the middle of the vast wealth of physical and athletic talent that France possesses. Averaging 1.41 points per shot around the rim in the half court [89th percentile], Ayayi is not the most explosive athlete, but has very good touch and can play above the rim with a head of steam. He also doesnt have the best vertical and wont be rising up on a regular basis. He can be beat off of the dribble by quicker players and he doesnt have the verticality to be a reliable rim protector at his size. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. When Ayayi is engaged on-the-ball though, his point-of-attack technique becomes a nightmare for the other team: high energy, lateral movement, quick hands, and wingspan shrinking passing windows, and anticipating plays. Versatile defender. He is incredibly smart on both sides of the court and plays with a lot of discipline. He has solid burst and does a good job of rising up to finish on the inside. Dosunmu utilizes this length to rebound at a good rate for a guard, challenge shots, and generally disrupt offenses. Do you have a sports website? College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. Although Ayayi has now failed to reach the double-digit scoring mark in 14 out of his last 16 appearances, he's still been able to make his presence felt by doing the dirty work and digging in defensively on a nightly basis. Teams are unable to go under on screens when he is the handler as he is fully capable of punishing them. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Queta is also a very good playmaker for a center with good vision and accurate passing. He also has a solid floater game. He also misses some switches, causing defensive breakdowns. Ayayi shot 38.9% from deep this season on the way to 12.0 points per contest, and regularly added great reads off the dribble as a facilitaor, playmaking, and disciplined defense on the other end. Not a good shot creator. He finishes on the inside at an extremely efficient clip. Excellent shooter. [7] He had 20 points in a 9450 win over San Diego on 9 January 2020. For a player who could be available in the second round, theres not much more you can ask for. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Joel Ayayi enters the 2021 NBA Draft after spending three seasons at Gonzaga. Redshirting his first year as a 17-year-old and filling a minor role in his second season at Gonzaga, Ayayi had a breakout performance at the 2019 FIBA U19 World Championship and maintained that momentum into his junior year with the Bulldogs. Defensive polish. He slides his feet, sprints and traps, covers ground fast to negate passing angles closing down the distance between the ball and its target while the possession-clock runs down. The Frenchman moves swiftly on POA putting pressure on the ball-handler and makes himself larger, full arm-extension in display. The Kings surge late after Draymond Green's ejection to beat the Warriors in Game 2 and take a 2-0 series lead. Below is his full scouting report: Joel Ayayi is a tall point guard with defensive prowess, as well as finishing ability, cutting, pick & roll excellence, and overall playing bigger than his size as a point guard. They sold him an identity, a style of play, and ultimately a developing plan. Not a good shot creator. Joel Ayayi is a great finisher at the rim and even greater using P&R. After a rough Summer League, the Lakers waived Ayayi on Friday. Bad defender. He is also built sturdy and plays with a lot of strength. He isnt the most fluid athlete and his footwork is often sloppy, leading to him getting burned by quicker opponents. He projects as a versatile defender that can guard several positions up. His playmaking mostly comes from the post where he uses his height to see above defenders and make quality reads. Ayayi recorded 21 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 114-107 loss to the Vipers. Ayayi recorded nine points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 33 minutes in Friday's 110-100 loss to the Capitanes. July 29, 2021 Advertisement Ayayi averaged 12 points and 6.9 rebounds as a junior for Gonzaga this year, hitting 38.9% from three. He also doesnt have the best vertical and wont be rising up on a regular basis. He is also a good leaper when jumping off of both feet. Good on-ball defender. He has a nice touch on his finishes and even has a floater he can go to when the inside is contested. He is over seven feet tall in shoes and has a +4 wingspan. He moves his feet well and can cut opponents off, forcing them into jump shots. He converts on a large number of his catch-and-shoot attempts. Yet Ayayi could not execute this simple technique in the way an effective player in a top-shelf program must, not when he was taffy-stretching 150 to 160 pounds across a 77-inch skeleton. He transforms himself into a wall and absorbs opponents into his chest, blocking them from getting to their spots. He is easily contained off the dribble and he does not do well when pressured. [28][29] His younger brother Grald plays professional basketball in France.[23]. This was his fifth game with double-digit assists, and he has achieved that feat twice in the current month. Good playmaker out of the post. He has an excellent stance and positions himself perfectly to cut off drivers. Ayayi amassed Lakeland's sole double-double during Friday's season opener versus Memphis, as he posted 12 points and 10 rebounds, including eight offensive boards, in the contest. JOEL AYAYI: The game-changer VITALS / STATS Bordeaux, France 03.05.00 65 180lbs Wing-Guard / 67 Wingspan (*2017 by DraftExpress) RS Junior at Gonzaga / The Wizards waived Ayayi on Wednesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. If all goes right, Todd has the potential to become one of the more talented offensive forwards in the league with nice two-way potential. Ayayi played seven games for the Wizards in 2021 and averaged 0.3 points, 0.6 assists and 0.4 rebounds in 2.9 minutes. [15], After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Ayayi signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on 3 August 2021. His lateral quickness isnt great, which allows opponents to blow by him with ease and he often isnt able to recover onto the play. The 22-year-old figures to once again start and provide Lakeland with relentless effort during Sunday's meeting against Birmingham. He uses a combination of dribble moves and stepbacks to create separation. It was a well-rounded effort for Ayayi, who impacted Friday's contest versus Mexico City on the boards, as a playmaker and as a scoring threat. Villanova has an excellent track record of producing solid NBA role players and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl looks to be no exception. Knockdown shooter off the catch. Hes not truly imposing from the physical pov though, as he lacks some muscle and overall strength, but he has certainly improved and grown his wiry body-type since his arrival at Spokane. He moves his feet well and can cut opponents off, forcing them into jump shots. Its March finally, and its always a good time to talk about Joel Ayayi. Joel Ayayi is a French Basketball Player who currently on the rooster of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, alongside Killian Tillie and Corey Kispert, of the West Coast He is particularly fond of super deep 2s and could benefit from taking the extra steps to extend them into 3s. One of the most well-rounded floor generals in the G League, Ayayi once again showed the ability to fill the stat sheet -- he ended just one rebound away from posting a triple-double while also recording double-digit assists for the third time over his last four appearances. Scan this QR code to download the app now. The 6-4, 180-pound Ayayi played in 29 games last season with Capital City in the G League and averaged 10.7 points, 6.6 assists and 5.7 rebounds. His pull-up jump shot and off-the-catch jump shot are potent anywhere from the mid-range all the way back to the logo. Ayayi gets often away with overhelping thanks to footspeed, long arms and timing for recovery, but he can get beaten by his man in rushed closeouts or be late to contests open threes. Not a scorer off the dribble. His 3-point range extends way past the three-point line and almost into logo territory. Poor ball security. [25] Ayayi helped France win bronze at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, where he earned All-Star Five honors. Ayayi recorded 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 95-93 loss to the Vipers. Good physical dimensions. Since there is no way to know for certain who will be available, I will be making my way through each prospect I have ranked below 30. With JRE, the biggest question mark is his shooting. 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He has incredibly poor ball security and ends up turning it over a lot off of both unforced errors and opponents going for steals. The 23-year Joel Ayayi declares for NBA draft: 'A Zag forever', Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams, Zags, Bears remain 1-2 in poll; top 5 unchanged, Gonzaga's Ayayi to come back for junior season, Zags' Ayayi to test NBA draft, won't hire agent, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He has a slight rhythm dip and an incredibly smooth form. Ayayi multiplies his D value thanks to his ability to read offensive schemes and help his big men in doubles as well as to rotate to seal defensive cracks in the line-up. 2000 Good on-ball defender. inBordeaux,France He can reliably create the space to get his jump shot off and he also does a good job of getting to the rim. He also can guard the perimeter in stints, giving him the upside to fit into switching schemes. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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