The NBA Draft is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 29th and the Denver Nuggets currently own the 26th overall pick. INSEP in Paris, France, More Joel Ayayi pages at Sports Reference. Defenders are forced to pick him up almost at half-court thanks to his shooting gravity. 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 / At 65, he will be on the taller side for point guards. Versatile defender. For a player who could be available in the second round, theres not much more you can ask for. Jol Ayayi (born 5 March 2000) is a French professional basketball player for the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. He tends to leave his stance, which can give opponents opportunities to get open. He makes good reads and can hit both cutters and open shooters. Not the most athletic. He doesnt reliably create separation with his handle. Its worth noting that Gonzaga is on a school-record 30-0 run at the moment, and looks well equipped to keep the wins coming in the NCAA tournament. Ayayi showcased flashes of a For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. He is an excellent shooter especially off the catch, as well as a highly efficient finisher on the inside. Todd is only 19 years old and a lot of his flaws are ones that can be worked through with age and experience. He has incredibly poor ball security and ends up turning it over a lot off of both unforced errors and opponents going for steals. Great finisher. Not a good shot creator. He does a poor job of navigating traps and doubles and tends to turn it over when pressured. Showing improvement moving off the ball and as a jump shooter, his growth from his sophomore year was part of what made Gonzaga so potent on the offensive end. Villanova has an excellent track record of producing solid NBA role players and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl looks to be no exception. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [26], Both of Ayayi's parents are from Benin. Get a new profile of our College Basketball International Picks, Bordeaux, France 03.05.00 65 180lbs Wing-Guard / 67 Wingspan (*2017 by DraftExpress)RS Junior at Gonzaga / 2020 WCC Tournament MVP + 2 Bronze Medals with France Youth-Teams2020-21 Season: 11.8pts, 7.0rbs, 3.0ass, 1.2stls / Fist Triple-Double in Gonzagas history. Poor ball-handler. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. He makes some incredibly impressive wraparound passes thanks to his length and has dribble passes and skip passes in his arsenal. Capable shooter off the catch. 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. He converts on a large number of his catch-and-shoot attempts. Bones certainly makes a compelling argument that his offense is indeed good enough thanks to his shooting, finishing, and shot creation. In Ayayis world is not strange to swap and switch matchups several times in the very same possession, meaning that he could start it holding his man in the 3pt-line, tag the roller next, put his body on the lane negating the middle to drivers, and then step out and put a hand up on the weak-side shooter. Joel Ayayi is a great finisher at the rim and even greater using P&R. Good playmaker out of the post. WebHis long wingspan allows him to . Excellent shooter. Queta is also a very good playmaker for a center with good vision and accurate passing. All Rights Reserved. Expected Role: Two-way guard that runs a bench unit, primarily out of the P&R. After a rough Summer League, the Lakers waived Ayayi on Friday. 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. Bones Hyland is one of the most impressive shooters in the draft thanks to his extended range. Not a scorer off the dribble. 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. Lacks an advanced handle. He has fantastic footwork and he showed flashes of a more advanced handle, especially in transition. Copyright BasketballNews.com 2020. Joel Ayayi Gonzaga: Guard 12.0 Points, 6.9 Rebounds, 2.7 Assists, 57.5/38.9/78.1 Defensively Ayayi has good height at 65 and a wingspan around 67 which allows him to defend multiple positions in the backcourt and with added weight could potentially defend smaller forwards as well. Not the most athletic. The latter means that he doesnt always stay attached to his matchup, roaming free around the paint to help teammates or win the glass. He uses a combination of dribble moves and stepbacks to create separation. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Teams are unable to go under on screens when he is the handler as he is fully capable of punishing them. With that said, Ayayi does so many things at a high level that it is hard to imagine him not becoming at least a solid rotation guard with the potential to be a very good starter. Doing a lot of little things on both ends, Ayayi showed a defensive toughness as a junior that he has developed steadily over the course of his collegiate career. Loose off-ball defender. A key piece in Gonzaga's incredible season, Ayayi played well both on and off the ball for the Bulldogs. At 610 with a 71 wingspan, he has an advantageous height and length for the forward position. Not an elite athlete. Growing up, he idolized National Basketball Association (NBA) player and Bordeaux native Boris Diaw. L'Equipe de France des U19 masculins est mdaille de bronze la Coupe du Monde 2019 en battant la Lituanie sur le score de 73 68 Trs beau match de @joel_ayayi avec 33 pts et 30 d'valuation. He also struggles in late-clock scenarios. He can reliably create the space to get his jump shot off and he also does a good job of getting to the rim. Joel Ayayi declares for NBA draft: 'A Zag forever' 2Y; Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages. [4], Ayayi joined the Gonzaga basketball team at age 17 and redshirted his first season to train with the team. [7] He had 20 points in a 9450 win over San Diego on 9 January 2020. 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 other key area for Ayayi to maintain consistent success is developing his left hand, both as a ball-handler and a finisher. Draft Home|Draft Board|Teams|Prospects. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Solid handle. 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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. Teams are unable to go under on screens when he is the handler as he is fully capable of punishing them. He frequently over-dribbles and gets himself stuck in traffic. Ayayi recorded 10 points (5-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 124-102 win over Raptors 905. 8 Gonzaga top Southern Miss 94-69 at Atlantis", "Filip Petrusev, No. He is very good at closing out on shooters and stays balanced so he can recover if his opponent tries to attack the closeout. Ayayi always showcased his ability with the French NT since a tender age. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports, Gonzaga Basketball Joel Ayayi James Snook-USA TODAY Sports. Physical: 21 years old (turns 22 next March), 65 with a 67.5 wingspan and 85 standing reach, 180 pounds Strengths Defensively, Ayayi was quite good in man 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. 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. He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Shooting Guard The 6-foot-4 guard is currently averaging 8.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game across 36 G League contests on the year. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. 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 currently lacks strength and his thin stature might prohibit him from being able to pack on the muscle he needs to improve his physicality. 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. With that said, he has solid mechanics, especially off the catch, that inspire hope he can become a capable catch-and-shoot option. [21], On November 3, 2022, Ayayi was named to the opening night roster for the Lakeland Magic. 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. For teams looking for a talented offensive forward who can score at all three levels, look no further than Isaiah Todd. He is great at straight-line drives and is also capable of using hesitations and change-of-pace plays to freeze defenders and blow by them. He is a willing passer and is most potent playmaking in transition and out of the pick and roll. Hes He is also constantly relocating in order to get open. 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: He frequently relocates in order to get the open shot. 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. He does his best playmaking from the post, where he makes incredibly quick touch passes to open teammates on the perimeter. For starters, Queta is absolutely massive, standing at 7 feet tall in shoes and with a 74 wingspan. His mechanics are inconsistent and he looks uncomfortable shooting off the dribble or off of movement. He has a nice touch on his finishes and even has a floater he can go to when the inside is contested. [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. Ayayi is an active defender who was asked go guard multiple positions as a junior in Gonzagas three-guard lineups. [23] At the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship in Radom, Poland, he averaged 11.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for France. Joel Ayayi: The redshirt junior guard Joel announced on Friday, April 9 that he would forgo his senior season and has declared for the NBA Draft. Ayayi signed a contract with the Magic on Monday. 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 was born and raised in Bordeaux, France. The 610 power forward is sure to attract teams thanks to his scoring prowess. Like many prospects before him, Todd is a bit of a tweener and doesnt have a great natural position. As a junior, the Frenchman averaged 12 PPG, 7 RPG, 2.7 Ayayi is another prospect who should have been drafted in the second round but didn't hear his name called on July 29. Data Provided By 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. 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. 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. His lateral quickness is solid but not elite and he can be shaken by speedier players. 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. The 22-year-old has been rather quiet over the last month, but he's nonetheless averaged 7.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game over the last eight matchups. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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. He makes deep outlet passes that help to jumpstart offensive possessions. 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. Frequently guarding small forwards, staying active on the glass, and getting in the passing lanes with good instincts, he held his own defensively despite giving up strength in many and matchups and size in others. 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. Defensive polish. While shooting off the dribble isnt his forte, he has shown flashes of being able to make shots off the bounce. 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 All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. On the defensive end, Queta is an absolute shot-blocking machine, averaging over 3 blocks per game in college. He can make stationary 3s as well as 3s off of movement and screens. He isnt a very good shooter but takes a fair number of jumpers anyways. Loose off-ball defender. He is a potent shooter off the catch and can hit stationary shots as well as shots off of movement. The Frenchman moves swiftly on POA putting pressure on the ball-handler and makes himself larger, full arm-extension in display. He does a good job of using verticality to rise up and deter drives. Ayayi delivered 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 assists, nine rebounds, two steals and a block across 37 minutes in Wednesday's loss against the Mad Ants. His lateral quickness isnt great, which allows opponents to blow by him with ease and he often isnt able to recover onto the play. He also misses some switches, causing defensive breakdowns. Todds offensive game is also somewhat flawed, as despite being a proficient scorer at all three levels, he is an overall inefficient player. He moves his feet well and can cut opponents off, forcing them into jump shots. Ayayi served as Lakeland's leading rebounder and top scorer off the bench during Thursday's defeat, and he also posted his third double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. 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. Proving efficient from the perimeter as well, Ayayi scored 1.21 points per perimeter shot in the half court [95th percentile] with his attempts split between catch-and-shoot jumpers and pull-ups. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. 2Y; Zags, Bears remain 1-2 in poll; top 5 unchanged. He has the strength and footwork to be able to back guys down. He is capable of finishing through lots of traffic. 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. Despite not being a substantial scoring threat, Ayayi still finds ways to make his presence felt in other ways, as he has now combined for eight steals across Lakeland's previous two matchups. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_home | His lateral quickness is solid but not elite and he can be shaken by speedier players. He gets around well on the court and does a good job of navigating through traffic. 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. 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. The 22-year-old is now averaging 6.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game across Lakeland's last 12 contests. Making significant strides as a jump shooter each year at the collegiate level, he is not overly dynamic getting to his pull-up, but has soft touch from beyond the arc to take what defenders give him off the bounce and space the floor effectively. 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. He doesnt create off-the-dribble 3s at a high volume but can hit them when he takes them. 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. The Bulldogs won 95-70. [5] In his redshirt freshman season, he averaged 5.6 minutes per game through 23 contests. He has solid burst and does a good job of rising up to finish on the inside. What makes Queta interesting from a modern big standpoint is his mobility and passing. An extremely young Ayayi had bought completely into the vision that Mark Few and Tommy Lloyd built over two decades in Spokane. Height/Weight: 65 / 180. He contests with a lot of verticality on the inside and always has his hands up to disrupt shots and the passing lanes. 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. Ayayi has light feet and gets to places at ease on the back of his 180lbs. For some reason, Joel has neither been able to play in French colours alongside Sekou Doumbouya, the other 2000 outstanding prospect. Wingspan/ standing reach: Good physical dimensions. 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His strength shortages can become an issue when navigating picks along with his all-over-the-place approach. 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. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. He is very good at closing out on shooters and stays balanced so he can recover if his opponent tries to attack the closeout. 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. The 22-year-old figures to once again start and provide Lakeland with relentless effort during Sunday's meeting against Birmingham. Naturally, he was a redshirt during the 2017-18 season with the Zags but it didnt matter. Defensive versatility upside. For what it's worth, he's averaging 10.4 points, 6.5 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Besides, Ayayi has always exhibited feel and leadership within his age-group, as well as the unquestionable will to invest and improve himself when he moved to Spokane as a skinny 17yo instead of signing for some professional club at home. His form is smooth and lightning quick. He is best as a stationary shooter but he is capable of knocking down shots off of handoffs and screens. 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 led both teams with 11 boards en route to tallying his fourth double-double of the 2022-23 campaign versus the 905 on Thursday. 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. He has solid touch around the rim and finishes through contact with ease. 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