Michael Ajayi - College Basketball News & Rumors

Buzzer breakdown: USF has no answer for Graham Ike, Michael Ajayi provides needed spark in Gonzaga win LAS VEGAS - Here are three observations from Gonzaga’s 85-76 win against San Francisco in Monday’s W...

MARCH 11, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Gonzaga beats San Francisco 85-76, advances to 28th straight West Coast Conference title game

Graham Ike totaled 27 points and 10 rebounds, Khalif Battle scored 21 and Gonzaga advanced to its 28th straight West Coast Conference Tournament championship game after an 85-76 vi...

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi throws down monster dunk in WCC Tournament semifinal vs. San Francisco There wasn't much for the Gonzaga men's basketball team to write home about regarding its offensive output in the first half of Monday night...

MARCH 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Starting Saturday Ajayi is included in the starting rotation for Saturday's game against St. Mary's, Jim Meehan of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ajayi will be making his first start since Dec. 30 and his thirteenth of the season after logging over 25 minutes in three of his past four outings. The senior guard has totaled 44 points in that same stretch of games.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best scoring total Ajayi recorded 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-9 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Saturday's 105-62 win over Portland.

Impact Both a favorable matchup and unexpectedly low usage for Khalif Battle allowed Ajayi to post his best scoring total of the season. While capable of a big game when given an opportunity, Ajayi's 2024-25 production remains a far cry from the 17.2 ppg and 9.9 rpg marks he posted a season ago with Pepperdine.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Gregg has 24 points, Michael Ajayi scores 20 and Gonzaga cruises to 105-62 romp over Portland

Ben Gregg didn’t miss a shot and matched his career high with 24 points, Michael Ajayi scored a season-high 20 and Gonzaga snapped a two-game slide with 105-62 victory over Portlan...

JANUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Available vs. Wash State Ajayi is suited up and available for Saturday night's matchup against Washington State, Arden Cravalho of The Slipper Still Fits reports.

Impact Ajayi will return to the court after missing Gonzaga's most recent win against San Diego with an illness. The senior guard is averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 rebounds on 19.9 minutes per game across 16 games this season.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play, dealing with illness Ajayi didn't play Wednesday against San Diego due to an illness, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ajayi was announced as a starter but didn't play, and it was later revealed that he's dealing with flu-like symptoms. It's uncertain if he'll suit up for the game versus Washington State on Saturday.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Ajayi is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against San Diego, Jim Meehan of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ajayi will return to the starting unit after coming off the bench in Gonzaga's previous two outings. He's averaging 5.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game as a starter in 2024-25.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Ajayi is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Portland, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ajayi will come off the bench for the first time since Nov. 10 following a brutal four-game stretch during which he's shot 2-of-14 from the floor. He'll be replaced in the starting five by Ben Gregg.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed amongst starters Ajayi is not starting in Monday's season opener against Baylor, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ajayi will come off the bench in the Zags' season opener against Baylor as Khalif Battle gets the start for Gonzaga. The 6-foot-7 senior from Pepperdine averaged 17.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 steals across 33 starts with the Waves last season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi, former Mt. Spokane standout Tyson Degenhart on Erving Award watch list Gonzaga senior Michael Ajayi and Boise State senior Tyson Degenhart, a former Mt. Spokane High stand...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Solid showing in first game Ajayi logged 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and six rebounds in Saturday's exhibition loss to USC.

Impact Ajayi was one of the top transfer portal additions for coach Mark Few after he had a brilliant season at Pepperdine that saw him average 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per contest. It would be hard to expect him to have those kind of numbers on a very talented Gonzaga team, but Ajayi still figures to feature in a big way this season. He will likely start at small forward, but should play a majority of his minutes at power forward alongside Graham Ike.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Ajayi withdraws from NBA draft, will play senior season with Gonzaga May 29-In the finest tradition of Drew Timme, Anton Watson and Julian Strawther, Michael Ajayi provi...

MAY 30, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Withdrawing from draft Ajayi is withdrawing from the 2024 NBA Draft and will play for Gonzaga next season, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coming off a huge freshman season with Pepperdine, Ajayi opened up the opportunity of going to the NBA Draft after committing to Gonzaga. The 6-foot-7 guard will now officially play out his sophomore season as a Bulldog after averaging 17.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 34.6 minutes per game this past year.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Draft: Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi one of 195 early entry candidates The NBA announced that 195 players have filed as early entry candidates for the 2024 NBA Draft. Among those, Michael Ajayi was the only entr...

APRIL 30, 2024 • SI.COM

Entering draft, keeps eligibility Ajayi has decided to enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility, per his announcement Sunday.

Impact Ajayi's decision is a bit surprising at least, considering he committed to Gonzaga back in March. Yet, it is worth noting that Pepperdine's 2023-24 season was his first as an NCAA athlete. This is also the only time he can enter the NBA Draft by choice.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pepperdine star Michael Ajayi transferring to Gonzaga Pepperdine star Michael Ajayi announced he is transferring to Gonzaga for the 2024-25 season.The Washington native confirmed he is “coming h...

MARCH 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heading to the Zags Ajayi has officially committed to Gonzaga according to his Instagram page, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Ajayi was an intriguing player in the transfer portal, averaging 17.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 34.6 minutes per game with Pepperdine this season. The 6-foot-7 guard will head to Gonzaga, where he should get a competitive opportunity for playing time this upcoming year, if he is able to demonstrate the same flashy scoring and rebounding abilities as he did with the Waves.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss men's hoops showing interest in Pepperdine forward Michael Ajayi The transfer portal for basketball is now officially open

MARCH 19, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Report: Gonzaga showing interest in Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi The 2024 NCAA Tournament isn’t the only thing the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly focused on. According to On3.com’s Joe Tipton, Pepperdine...

MARCH 18, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Indiana Among High-Major Suitors For Pepperdine Transfer Michael Ajayi Indiana has reportedly been in contact with Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi, who averaged 17.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and shot 47% from the...

MARCH 18, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Plans to enter portal Ajayi plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Before the 2024 WCC Tournament, Lorenzo Romar was fired from his position as Pepperdine's head coach. So only a few days after the Waves' 2023-24 season ended, it is not surprising that six of their former players are considering transferring, including Ajayi. He is the best of that bunch, the only one named to the 2023-24 All-WCC First Team.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ajayi scores 30 as Pepperdine downs Pacific 89-70

The Pepperdine Waves defeated the Pacific Tigers 89-70 led by Michael Ajayi's 30 points

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • Associated Press

In form again Ajayi logged 30 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 13-14 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across his 37 minutes during Pepperdine's 89-70 win Wednesday at Pacific...

Impact After logging a double-double against Loyola Marymount, Ajayai recorded a 20.0 percent field goal percentage and five turnovers at Saint Mary's. He redeemed himself by recording 26 points and eight rebounds Saturday against Portland. However, Ajayi would one-up himself at Pacific. He was only one point short of his career high in points and established a new career high in rebounds.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Gonzaga beats San Francisco 85-76, advances to 28th straight West Coast Conference title game

Ben Gregg has 24 points, Michael Ajayi scores 20 and Gonzaga cruises to 105-62 romp over Portland

Ajayi scores 30 as Pepperdine downs Pacific 89-70