JOEL AYAYI NEWS

Kispert's 23 points lead No. 1 Gonzaga past rival BYU 86-69

Corey Kispert scored 23 points as top-ranked Gonzaga beat rival BYU 86-69 in a hastily scheduled game after both teams lost their original opponents to COVID-19 issues

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Third consecutive double-double Ayayi tallied 18 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes during Saturday's 85-62 victory over San Francisco.

Impact Ayayi had an efficient night missing just two shots, while recording his fourth double-double of the season and his third in a row. He's shooting an impressive 62 percent this season and has been one of the most effective and well-rounded players in the country.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kispert leads No. 1 Gonzaga past San Francisco 85-62

Corey Kispert scored 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting as top-ranked Gonzaga opened its West Coast Conference schedule by beating San Francisco 85-62

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 1 Gonzaga looks to extend streak vs San Francisco

No. 1 Gonzaga looks for its 20th straight win in the head-to-head series over San Francisco

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga over Dixie State 112-67

Corey Kispert scored 25 points, Joel Ayayi added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and top-ranked Gonzaga beat short-handed Dixie State 112-67

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58 Veteran guard Joel Ayayi hasn't been putting up big numbers for top-ranked Gonzaga this season, but that changed in an 88-58 win over Northe...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58 Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi, left, shoots next to Northern Arizona guard Cameron Shelton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball ga...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58 Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi, left, grabs a rebound in front of Northern Arizona forward Carson Towt during the first half of an NCAA college ba...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58 SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Joel Ayayi had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Drew Timme added 14 points and top-ranked Gonzaga beat Northern Arizona 88-5...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58 SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Joel Ayayi had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Drew Timme added 14 points and top-ranked Gonzaga beat Northern Arizona 88-5...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58 Joel Ayayi had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Drew Timme added 14 points and top-ranked Gonzaga beat Northern Arizona 88-58 on Monday night

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58 Joel Ayayi had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Drew Timme added 14 points and top-ranked Gonzaga beat Northern Arizona...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58

Joel Ayayi had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Drew Timme added 14 points and top-ranked Gonzaga beat Northern Arizona 88-58 on Monday night

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 1 Gonzaga faces Dixie State

No. 1 Gonzaga hosts Dixie State in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

N. Arizona goes up against Gonzaga

Northern Arizona and Gonzaga both look to put winning streaks together

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 1 Gonzaga faces tough test vs No. 16 Virginia

No. 16 Virginia presents a tough challenge for No. 1 Gonzaga

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teams led by experienced players have edge amid pandemic

Many of college basketball's top teams have one thing in common: They are led by veteran players, which has given them an early edge by providing continuity amid the uncertainty ar...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NW State faces tough test vs No. 1 Gonzaga

No. 1 Gonzaga presents a tough challenge for Northwestern State

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 18 rebounds in win Ayayi tallied 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds and six assists across 38 minutes in Saturday's 99-88 win over Iowa.

Impact Ayayi surpassed his previous career-high of 13 boards with 18 in the victory as he accounted for over half of Gonzaga's rebounds. He wasn't all that involved in the offensive game plan, which isn't all that unusual, but he was able to contribute in the passing game. Ayayi is shooting an efficient 56 percent on this season thus far.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ranked teams meet as No. 2 Baylor hosts No. 1 Gonzaga

Two top-5 teams battle as No. 1 Gonzaga visits No. 2 Baylor in an early season showdown

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads Gonzaga to victory Ayayi had 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and four steals across 33 minutes in Wednesday's victory over West VIrginia.

Impact Ayayi now has a 20-point game under his belt after accomplishing that just twice last season, but where he really shines is on the defensive end. He already has seven steals in three games, in addition to seven or more rebounds in each contest. With Drew Timme and Anton Watson in foul trouble Wednesday (both eventually fouled out), Ayayi's rebounding efforts were vital against a tough West Virginia front line. Gonzaga still lost the total rebounding by five, but still came away victorious by five points.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Gonzaga rallies to beat No. 11 West Virginia 87-82

Joel Ayayi matched his career high with 21 points and Andrew Nembhard and Corey Kispert each had 10, and No. 1 Gonzaga rallied to beat No. 11 West Virginia 87-82 on Wednesday night...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looking to emerge this season Ayayi is one of four Gonzaga players to make the preseason Naismith Trophy Watch List.

Impact Ayayi returns to Gonzaga after initially declaring for the NBA Draft, and is the third leading scorer returning after averaging 10.6 points and 6.3 rebounds last season. He was an efficient shooter in 2019-20, averaging 35% from three and 48% from the field overall. With three other three teammates also on the Naismith watch list as well as Florida transfer Andrew Nembhard in the rotation, there is no shortage of talent for the Bulldogs heading into the season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga's quest for national title

Corey Kispert believed No. 1 Gonzaga would be playing for the national title at the end of last season

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert returning for senior season

Corey Kispert will not pursue professional options and is returning to Gonzaga for his senior season

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS