MICHAEL AJAYI NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

MARCH 19 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Ajayi leads Pepperdine against Pacific after 26-point performance

Pepperdine visits the Pacific Tigers after Michael Ajayi scored 26 points in the Waves' 91-70 victory against the Portland Pilots

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in win Ajayi finished with 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one block over 40 minutes during Saturday's 72-63 victory over Loyola Marymount.

Impact The junior had an excellent game as he had a 17-points double-double during Saturday's win over Loyola Marymount. This marked 13 double-double's on the season for Ajayi. The guard is averaging 17.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ajayi's double-double sparks Pepperdine past Loyola Marymount 72-63

Led by Michael Ajayi's 17 points and 13 rebounds, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 72-63

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 22 points in win Ajayi recorded 22 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's 94-71 loss to Santa Clara.

Impact The junior was able to shake off his scoring drought after logging 22 points during Thursday loss to Santa Clara despite scoring single-digits in each of his last two games. Even though the team lost, it was a good sign to see the guard find his rhythm once again. Ajayi is averaging 17.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ajayi has 24 as Pepperdine beats San Diego 83-77

Led by Michael Ajayi's 24 points, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the San Diego Toreros 83-77 on Saturday

JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ajayi's 16 lead Pepperdine over William & Mary 71-59

Led by Michael Ajayi's 16 points, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the William & Mary Tribe 71-59 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ajayi scores 27 and grabs 11 rebounds, Pepperdine downs Lafayette 76-53

Michael Ajayi scored 27 points and 11 rebounds and Pepperdine beat Lafayette 76-53

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS