Gonzaga
| HT/WT/WS | 6' 4", 180lbs |
| Age | 21 |
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Ayayi is one of my favorite prospects for my Utah Jazz. He’s an uber efficient big guard who can slot in at the one or the two (and guard either one as well). He is a little old, and I’m kind of worried about the injuries, but his defense, motor, shooting potential, and versatility is enough for me slot him in the first round. Potential to be a perfect role player, not likely to be a star.
Comparison: Derrick White
Ceiling: Dejounte Esque, with shooting
Floor: Torrey Craig
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I''m really high on this kid. He''s a junior who can play both guard positions and was efficient in college while locking down defensively. He should be ready from Day One ad I trust that he''ll be a two-way weapon for any team that drafts him. Lower ceiling, however and should be a role player and a bench dude. Let it be known that this dude is not just a cutter and two-point shooter. He shot 39 percent from three, which makes you think he'll be at least an average shooter at the NBA level.
Projected draft range: 40-55
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6''4 with a 6''7 wingspan. Tremendously active defender with great hands. 77% FT and 32% 3pt in Zaga career. Should be able to continue developing his outside jumper and make himself a competent shooter, right now lacks the consistency. Good effort on the boards and ability to get boards outside of his zone, averaging 9 boards per 40. Sometimes unaware of incoming screens and gets caught giving up easy buckets on the perimeter or to the hoop. Doesn''t use his hands nearly enough defensively or on close outs which is confusing because when he does good things happen. Not a shot creator. 4.4:1.8 Assist/TO ratio is a positive and makes some advanced passing reads, plus passer in transition. Solid positioning off-ball for open looks and cuts. Explosiveness and finishing doesn''t stand out and may hinder him in the NBA, but he does have a floater that needs more consistency to become a weapon. Idolizes Boris Diaw, does this say more about the assist/turnover ratio, potential?
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Going to be picked I the late 30s to early 50s, I like his role player potential, makes the right play. Should be a relatively safer pick
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TEAM Gonzaga YEAR Junior POSITION PG/SG HEIGHT 6''5" WEIGHT 180 lbs AGE 21.20 yrs DRAFT AGE 21.29 yrs BIRTHDATE Mar 5, 2000 NATION France HOMETOWN Bordeaux, France HIGH SCHOOL INSEP 2020-21 PER GAME AVERAGES G 32 MP 31.3 FG% .575 3P% .389 FT% .781 REB 6.9 AST 2.7 BLK 0.2 STL 1.1 TO 1.4 PTS 12.0
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Team player who makes a winning impact on both ends of the court, especially as a shooter and cutter.
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Outstanding cutter with natural feel for angles and timing to get open, and is a strong catch-and-finisher around the rim.
Great shooter with a clean release from NBA range. He’s at his best off the catch but he’ll hit an occasional shot off a screen, handoff, or pull-up.
Good playmaker who can make every basic pass and push the ball up the floor on the break. He also displays vision to make more complex plays.
Active on-ball defender who consistently puts effort into getting stops. With his combo of a high IQ and effort, he should fit in the league.
MINUSES
Lacks shake as a primary ball handler. He doesn’t have dynamic moves like stepbacks or side steps, and he’s not a speedy or explosive athlete. He’s more likely a secondary shot-creating presence.
Improved every college season on defense, though he must continue to get stronger and quicker laterally to retain his versatility.
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Solid athlete, more of a 2 than a 1. Can run some pnr, good shooter from three. Really good decision maker with the ball in his hands. Good rebounder for his position. Not a playmaker on defense, but not a negative on that end. Another player that could benefit from gaining a few lbs, gain defensive versatility, and finish better in traffic.