Gonzaga capitalized on their run to the national title game by landing a commitment from French point guard Joel Ayayi, who announced the news on twitter.
About to settle in the Lilac City, as I am grateful to announce I have committed to play for @ZagMBB next season. Let's go Zags ! pic.twitter.com/GsMTtB0RwZ
— Joel Ayayi (@joel_ayayi) April 27, 2017
Ayayi is an interesting long-term prospect, according to Draft Express. He has the size and the frame to eventually be a significant contributor in the college game, but he’s raw. His handle needs work, as does his ability to create off the dribble and find teammates off of the bounce.
That said, he’s 6-foot-4 with a 6-foot-7 wingspan and the ability to shoot it from the perimeter, and if Gonzaga can do anything, it’s develop players that enter their program.