Gonzaga Bulldogs redshirt freshman guard Joel Ayayi will be playing for France during the U18 European Championships, providing a prime opportunity for fans to see what they have in the young player.
Ayayi arrived at Gonzaga as an incredibly raw talent, but his speed and ability to drive to the hoop showcased plenty of potential. During the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship, he averaged 11.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
As happens with youngsters, Ayayi struggled with turnovers during the 2016 championship and didn’t shoot from long range particularly well, hitting just 30.