He frequently contests shots at the rim and is an elite shot blocker. He transforms himself into a wall and absorbs opponents into his chest, blocking them from getting to their spots. Ayayi recorded the first triple-double in program history in a win at Portland on Jan. 9. Not the most athletic. He currently lacks strength and his thin stature might prohibit him from being able to pack on the muscle he needs to improve his physicality. He frequently relocates in order to get the open shot. Ayayi is one of the most versatile point guards in the G League, so seeing him finish as one of the most productive, stat-filling floor generals shouldn't be a surprise. [28][29] His younger brother Grald plays professional basketball in France.[23]. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. They work like a well-drilled unit without a specific but several ball-screen D approaches, ready to rotate, scramble and switch, collapsing and helping on Post-Defense, breaking up ball-movement, attacking the basketball and forcing TOs. Decent post game. 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All rights reserved. 2021 NBA Draft: Stiffs Big Board 2.0. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. [23] At the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship in Radom, Poland, he averaged 11.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for France. 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. Defensive versatility upside. Jan 14, 2021; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Joel Ayayi (11) raise his hand after making a three-pointer in a game against the Pepperdine Waves in the second half of a WCC mens basketball game at McCarthey Athletic Center. Ayayi collected a season-high 22 points on 83.3 percent shooting from the floor, including a perfect two three-point makes on just a pair of attempts in Saturday's matchup against Mexico City. On the court, Ayayi passes the look test, standing 6-foot-4 and blessed with wide shoulders and good length. 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. The Wizards waived Ayayi on Wednesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Not a playmaker. 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 Ayayi notched 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 assists, two rebounds and two steals across 25 minutes in Friday's win over Lakeland. He frequently over-dribbles and gets himself stuck in traffic. Wingspan/ standing reach: Bad defender. He also doesnt have the best vertical and wont be rising up on a regular basis. He has solid length which allows him to disrupt shots and apply pressure on handlers. Solid handle. He is best as a stationary shooter but he is capable of knocking down shots off of handoffs and screens. An example of the Zags defense all by himself, its a joy to watch Joels decision-making on the fly, when he reacts but also dictates offense using his length and wing-size to measure the threat, beat opponents to the spot, and hunt and hustle for the ball. Good on-ball defender. He also misses some switches, causing defensive breakdowns. Do you have a blog? 2Y; Zags, Bears remain 1-2 in poll; top 5 unchanged. He isnt a very good shooter but takes a fair number of jumpers anyways. He has incredibly poor ball security and ends up turning it over a lot off of both unforced errors and opponents going for steals. Across 10 games played this season, the 22-year-old is now averaging 11.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.5 steals per contest. Solid post game. [13] On 9 January 2021, he recorded the first triple-double in program history, with 12 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists in a 11688 win over Portland. He is also a good leaper when jumping off of both feet. His lateral quickness isnt great, which allows opponents to blow by him with ease and he often isnt able to recover onto the play. His lack of strength results in opponents being able to body him with ease. He doesnt create off-the-dribble 3s at a high volume but can hit them when he takes them. Everything you need to know about the NBA postseason is right here. He doesnt have the handle or craftiness to reliably make the space for his shot and he isnt comfortable with his pull-up jumper. Not a scorer off the dribble. For a player who is a poor defender and a poor playmaker, it is essential that their scoring is good enough to compensate. He also has made some pretty high difficulty passes on the inside. He doesnt create off-the-dribble 3s at a high volume but can hit them when he takes them. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Queta is very mobile for a center of his size. fr, High School: He is also built sturdy and plays with a lot of strength. When handling the ball in the pick and roll, he is excellent at finding the roller. He makes deep outlet passes that help to jumpstart offensive possessions. He adds more arc to his shot to try to get it over defenders and the result is worse accuracy. Ayayi often unnecessarily goes out of his way to finish with his right hand when he has the easy look for his left hand, which is a habit that will help him maintain his absurd 75% shooting at the rim. [14] As a junior, he averaged 12 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game and was named to the First Team All-West Coast Conference. 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WebJoel Ayayi Profile: Position: Point Guard Role: Playmaking Sharpshooter Age: 21 Nation: France Year: Junior College: Gonzaga Height: 65 Wingspan: 67 Weight: 180 lbs Positives: Or write about sports? Ayayi notched 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes in Tuesday's win over College Park. Ayayi recorded four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 124-115 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He is over seven feet tall in shoes and has a +4 wingspan. He is a capable finisher, able playmaker, and versatile defender. He is very good at closing out on shooters and stays balanced so he can recover if his opponent tries to attack the closeout. Inconsistent shooter. He is an uncomfortable shooter when pulling up in isolation. His strength shortages can become an issue when navigating picks along with his all-over-the-place approach. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages. A 2021 All-WCC and the 2020 WCC Tournament MVP, Joel Ayayi had a successful 3 years at Gonzaga. | U [3], James Ehnes toured with Jeunesses MusicalesCanada during the 1992-1993 season, when he was only 16 years old. The 610 power forward is sure to attract teams thanks to his scoring prowess. Ayayi arguably displayed his best all-around performance of the season in Monday's victory, as he registered an 18-6-6 stat line and converted 80 percent of his field-goal attempts in the contest. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Joel Ayayi Ayayi will look to land a deal with another team. His plus wingspan along with his size will allow him to be a mismatch on smaller guards. Ayayi saw the most minutes off of Lakeland's bench Saturday versus Greensboro and posted a solid 15 points on just six field-goal attempts. As a junior, the Frenchman averaged 12 PPG, 7 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, and 1.4 TOPG on shooting splits of 58/39/78. Like it was stolen from us last year and we are now well prepared for it, anticipating every bit, willing to grab each second this time Its March, after all, so a tough time to write about NBA Draft prospects, isnt it? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Shot creation upside. Hes also disruptive on-the-ball, quick and agile; always prepared to cover short distances, fill up defensive gaps, fight for the boards and run for buckets in the open court. His shot creation ability expands to the mid-range, where he is capable of hitting some incredibly high-difficulty shots. Height/Weight: 65 / 180. Ayayi is another prospect who should have been drafted in the second round but didn't hear his name called on July 29. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/playerprofiles, Draymond Green ejected for stomping on Sabonis' chest, Lillard, Shaq and NBA world reacts to Green ejection, Former Notre Dame coach Brey to join NBA's Hawks staff, 2023 NBA playoffs scores, series-by-series schedule. 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. 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. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports, Gonzaga Basketball Joel Ayayi James Snook-USA TODAY Sports. 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. For starters, Queta is absolutely massive, standing at 7 feet tall in shoes and with a 74 wingspan. Similar to: Mardy Collins, Frank Ntilikina. Todd is a powerful finisher on the inside and has a silky-smooth jumper that he deploys both in the mid-range and from deep. Ayayi can create for others out of the pick and roll and is a solid on-ball defender with switchability upside. While he didnt rack up a ton of assists during his time in the G League, he showed flashes of his passing talent. Knockdown shooter. Its March finally, and its always a good time to talk about Joel Ayayi. Limited post game. He isnt the most fluid athlete and his footwork is often sloppy, leading to him getting burned by quicker opponents. With a quarter of his possessions coming on put backs and cuts, Ayayi showed tremendous timing and very good energy off the ball. He gets around well on the court and does a good job of navigating through traffic. Bones certainly makes a compelling argument that his offense is indeed good enough thanks to his shooting, finishing, and shot creation. He gets around well on the court and does a good job of navigating through traffic. His playmaking mostly comes from the post where he uses his height to see above defenders and make quality reads. Stronger players can easily dislodge him on the inside. [22], Ayayi holds dual citizenship to France and his parents' home country of Benin, but he plays basketball for the French national teams. Ayayi contributed 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 123-105 loss to the Hustle. [26], Both of Ayayi's parents are from Benin. He also can guard the perimeter in stints, giving him the upside to fit into switching schemes. [2], He was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals and received NCAA Division I offers from Baylor, Georgia Tech, and Gonzaga. [23] Ayayi's older sister Valriane has played for the French women's national team, most notably at the 2016 Summer Olympics, and in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). He is an excellent shooter especially off the catch, as well as a highly efficient finisher on the inside. Robinson-Earl (JRE) wont be wowing anyone with his flashiness or star potential but he has a well-rounded skill set highly desired from role players. One of the tricks that Mark Few likes to use to slow down his rivals offensive rhythm and keep them off-balance is to play a full-court 1-2-2 press in which Ayayi usually fits and thrives at the tip of the triangle. The 22-year-old is now averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 steals across 31.7 minutes per contest. Joel Ayayi is already coming off a bit of a breakout season after going from benchwarmer to starter for Gonzaga, but the 6-5, 180-pounder is in line to take another big step forward and become a national star. He is more than happy to try and out-dribble opponents, slowing down possessions and limiting ball movement. As a junior, the Frenchman averaged 12 PPG, 7 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, and 1.4 TOPG on shooting splits of 58/39/78. Sports > Gonzaga basketball Former Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi signs two-way contract with Wizards, reuniting with Corey Kispert, Rui Hachimura. This page was last edited on 15 April 2023, at 02:07. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [19], On March 11, 2022, Ayayi was reacquired by the Capital City Go-Go. [27] His father stands 2.01m (6ft 7in) and played basketball professionally in France and for the Beninese national team. At 65, he will be on the taller side for point guards. Seeing more action on the ball at the junior level internationally than he has at Gonzaga, Ayayi nonetheless showed the ability to make the simple play as a passer out of ball screens in limited opportunities last season. The latter means that he doesnt always stay attached to his matchup, roaming free around the paint to help teammates or win the glass. Exceeds expectations if: Jump shooting translates, even if only the spot-up shooting is what carries over to the NBA. Loose off-ball defender. Probably the most fun skill in the class for me. Naturally, he was a redshirt during the 2017-18 season with the Zags but it didnt matter. Ayayi was one of the most versatile players in the G League this season and he was able to make an impact on both ends of the court once again. 2000 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. His mechanics are solid but he struggles heavily when contested. pic.twitter.com/FmJEz1wFUP, Navigates around screens well both as a scorer and playmaker, Needs to continue refining jump shot form. The 23-year 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). Ayayi went undrafted this year and subsequently signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is an excellent cutter and does a good job of keeping the ball high upon catching it before going for the finish. Not a good shot creator. Checking a variety of boxes as the third guard in an incredibly talented Gonzaga backcourt, Ayayi thrived in a complementary role as a junior. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. 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. Tremendous interior defender. Just like Tony Parker and other notable French ballers before him, Joel Ayayi is a product of the highly-rated National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance (INSEP), a Paris-based public institution in charge of shaping Frances top performers at the high school level in numerous sports, not just hoops. Following the season, Ayayi declared for the 2021 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility. "Gonzaga's Killian Tillie and Joel Ayayi meet French icon, idol Boris Diaw after Baylor win", "2017 Recruiting: French guard Joel Ayayi commits to Gonzaga", "Jol Ayayi, ou la dcouverte de la NCAA 17 ans", "Kispert, No. Following the season he declared for the 2020 NBA draft but did not hire an agent. Standing at 65 with a reported +2 wingspan, Ayayi immediately springs to mind as an extremely long guard with athletic ability and valuable defensive instincts. Neemias Queta is the perfect fusion between an old-school big and a more modern big. He is neither strong nor quick, which creates a bit of a dilemma over which position he should be guarding. The playmaking potential that Todd displayed in flashes during his time in the G League is the sprinkle on top of his talented offensive game. He tends to leave his stance, which can give opponents opportunities to get open. Efficient finisher. Do you have a sports website? His size and length allow him to be an excellent rim protector. [11] On 1 August, Ayayi announced he was withdrawing from the draft and returning for his junior season. He converts on a large number of his catch-and-shoot attempts. INSEP in Paris, France, More Joel Ayayi pages at Sports Reference. While he can hit mid-rangers from time to time, his range does not extend out to beyond the arc. He makes some incredibly impressive wraparound passes thanks to his length and has dribble passes and skip passes in his arsenal. 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