Michael Ajayi - College Basketball News & Rumors

Declares for NBA Draft Ajayi is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, he announced via X.

Impact Ajayi will look to take his talents to the next level after logging an impressive season with Butler in the 2025-26 stretch. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 16.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks across 33.6 minutes per game this past campaign. After cementing himself as one of the best players in the Big East Conference, he'll now try to showcase why he deserves to be a player in the NBA.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in tournament loss Ajayi had 21 points (7-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 loss to Providence.

Impact Ajayi recorded yet another double-double Wednesday, but it was not enough to avoid elimination from the Big East Tournament at the hands of Providence. This is likely the final game of the season for Butler, and it was an excellent campaign for Ajayi. He averaged 16.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks across 33.6 minutes per game this season, easily cementing himself as the team's most productive player and as one of the most productive players in the conference. Ajayi has had a good career with stops at Pierce College, Pepperdine, Gonzaga and then Butler, and he will now look to take his talents to the professional game.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

Led by Stefan Vaaks' 28 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Butler Bulldogs 91-81 in the Big East Conference Tournament on Wednesday

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Butler plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

The Butler Bulldogs play in the Big East Tournament against the Providence Friars

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Butler meets Providence in Big East Tournament

The Butler Bulldogs play in the Big East Tournament against the Providence Friars

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

St. John's star Zuby Ejiofor and UConn trio headline All-Big East team

St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor was the only unanimous selection to an All-Big East first team that included an unprecedented three players from No. 4 UConn

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

DePaul hosts Ajayi and Butler

Butler visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Michael Ajayi scored 26 points in the Bulldogs' 76-59 loss to the Creighton Bluejays

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Butler takes on DePaul after Ajayi's 26-point game

Butler plays the DePaul Blue Demons after Michael Ajayi scored 26 points in the Bulldogs' 76-59 loss to the Creighton Bluejays

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Shines in Wednesday's loss Ajayi chipped in 26 points (11-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 76-59 loss to Creighton.

Impact Ajayi recorded another double-double Wednesday, but it once again was not enough to earn the Bulldogs a win. He scored 26 points, his second most in a game this season, and made 11 of his 19 attempts from the field. It was also his ninth game this season with at least 13 rebounds, all of which came on the defensive end. Next up he heads to DePaul on Saturday in the regular season finale.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59

Led by Josh Dix's 22 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Butler Bulldogs 76-59 on Wednesday

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Ajayi and the Butler Bulldogs host conference foe Creighton

The Butler Bulldogs will host conference opponent Creighton

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Productive in loss Ajayi logged 17 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 82-73 loss to Villanova.

Impact Ajayi put up another productive performance Wednesday, yet it once again came in a loss. He scored at least 16 points in his fourth straight game, doing so on just 10 field goal attempts. He also grabbed nine rebounds, falling one short of his 17th double-double of the season. He'll look to finish the regular season strong with clashes versus Creighton and at DePaul.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler

Led by Acaden Lewis' 20 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Butler Bulldogs 82-73 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Ajayi leads Butler against Villanova after 24-point game

Butler visits the Villanova Wildcats after Michael Ajayi scored 24 points in the Bulldogs' 80-75 win over the Xavier Musketeers

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Ajayi puts up 24 in Butler's 80-75 win against Xavier

Led by Michael Ajayi's 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Xavier Musketeers 80-75

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Xavier visits Butler following Carroll's 28-point game

Xavier visits the Butler Bulldogs after Tre Carroll scored 28 points in the Musketeers' 92-89 overtime loss to the Villanova Wildcats

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Bizjack's 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid

Led by Finley Bizjack's 19 points and six assists, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 93-89 to snap a six-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Productive in Sunday's loss Ajayi contributed 21 points (7-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 63-56 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Ajayi had yet another productive performance Sunday as he recorded his 17th double-double of the campaign. He led the team in points (21) and rebounds (12), but he was unable to stop the Bulldogs from losing their sixth consecutive game. He'll look to end Butler's poor run of form Wednesday at Georgetown.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Staton-McCray helps Seton Hall deal Butler sixth straight loss, 63-56

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FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Ball and Reed lead No. 6 UConn to 80-70 victory at Butler

Solo Ball scored 24 points and Tarris Reed Jr. finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as No. 6 UConn held off Butler for an 80-70 victory

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

No. 6 UConn visits Butler following Bizjack's 23-point showing

Butler hosts the No. 6 UConn Huskies after Finley Bizjack scored 23 points in Butler's 70-55 loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Ross scores 19 as Marquette knocks off Butler 70-55

Led by Chase Ross' 19 points, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Butler Bulldogs 70-55 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Bizjack leads Butler against Marquette after 30-point game

Butler visits the Marquette Golden Eagles after Finley Bizjack scored 30 points in the Bulldogs' 97-87 overtime loss to the Providence Friars

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Productive in double-OT loss Ajayi supplied 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-9 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 47 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 97-87 2OT loss to Prov...

Impact Ajayi recorded yet another double-double Wednesday, his 15th of the season. It also marked his fourth double-double where he scored at least 20 points. His high level of production is not all that surprising considering he played 47 minutes in the overtime loss, but it was not all good for the dominant forward. He committed five turnovers and hit just four of his nine attempts from the free throw line, crucial points that he left out there that could've secured the win in regulation. Despite that, Ajayi has arguably been the most productive player in the conference this season, ranking fourth in scoring (16.2 PPG) and first in rebounding (11.3 RPG).

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime

Jaylin Sellers scored 36 points, including eight in double, as the Providence Friars beat the Butler Bulldogs 97-87 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

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