Joel Ayayi committs to Gonzaga

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  • Zag_Dad
    Zag for Life
    • Dec 2013
    • 1392

    Joel Ayayi committs to Gonzaga

    Looks like he's class of 17'. He just announce his commitment to Gonzaga (via twitter) and will play next year.

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  • gonzagafan62
    Zag for Life
    • Nov 2013
    • 9120

    #2
    YES! Big get for Gonzaga
    Qualified for 26 Straight Big Dances

    15 Straight Round of 32s

    14 Sweet Sixteens (9 Straight)

    6 Elite Eights

    2017 AND 2021 FINAL FOUR

    2 Winningest Players in college basketball history (Karnowski 137, Perkins 134)

    2021 Undefeated Regular Season

    The Best Point Guard to ever play the game: John Stockton, most assists, most steals.

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    • Zag_Dad
      Zag for Life
      • Dec 2013
      • 1392

      #3


      Listed as 6'4" with a 6'8" wingspan. Wow! He's very young.. if we land Brown this weekend, is Ayayi a Redshirt candidate?

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      • scrooner
        Zag for Life
        • Feb 2007
        • 3389

        #4
        It's about time we got some good news around here!

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        • madness
          Bleeds GU Blue
          • Feb 2007
          • 787

          #5
          This kid has some NBA scouts drooling already. Huge pickup! Good job Tommy!

          Also, Ronny was just in Paris, so he may have assisted on this one...Thanks Mr. Turiaf!
          You're Scotch man! Time to get pissed.
          http://twitter.com/smmclean/zags

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          • VinnyZag
            Zag for Life
            • Feb 2007
            • 3049

            #6
            Originally posted by Zag_Dad View Post
            http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Joel-Ayayi-97191/

            Listed as 6'4" with a 6'8" wingspan. Wow! He's very young.. if we land Brown this weekend, is Ayayi a Redshirt candidate?
            In the past we've been told that coaches preferred not to redshirt players from overseas. Larsen redshirted primarily because he got hurt.

            Could be a crowded backcourt next year!

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            • MTZag03
              Zag for Life
              • Oct 2012
              • 1115

              #7
              So he's long, quick, and a good shooter. But he's also skinny, not developed enough as a ball handler to be a point guard, and could improve on defense. I'm guessing he won't be a true point for us. Very intriguing player though. I'm thrilled.
              Last edited by MTZag03; 04-27-2017, 08:13 AM. Reason: Mobile spelling problems

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              • dhozagfan08
                Kennel Club Material
                • Jan 2017
                • 148

                #8
                Originally posted by VinnyZag View Post
                In the past we've been told that coaches preferred not to redshirt players from overseas. Larsen redshirted primarily because he got hurt.

                Could be a crowded backcourt next year!
                Why is that? Cause it's not worth the travel to sit for a year?

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                • TexasZagFan
                  Zag for Life
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 10548

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Zag_Dad View Post
                  Looks like he's class of 17'. He just announce his commitment to Gonzaga (via twitter) and will play next year.

                  http://www.scout.com/college/basketb...ommits-gonzaga
                  Great news, time for a trademark change (unless France exits from the European Union): Gonzaga EUniversity Basketball, or Gonzaga UNiversity Basketball.

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                  • MBAGael
                    Kennel Club Material
                    • Apr 2012
                    • 176

                    #10
                    Congrats!

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                    • MickMick
                      Zag for Life
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 6541

                      #11
                      My first thought?

                      Defensive length.

                      It is now a must.
                      I miss Mike Hart

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                      • MontanaCoyote
                        Zag for Life
                        • Dec 2015
                        • 1963

                        #12
                        Originally posted by MBAGael View Post
                        Congrats!
                        Does this mean that Tillie can help the kid break the language barrier? Two Frenchmen on the same team? Could lead to some good, clean jokes, although these days you just have to be careful not to offend.

                        Hope this one's OK;

                        Remember that old TV beer commercial (forget the brand) where the guy says the beer's so smooth it goes down easier than a French prizefighter?

                        Turn that around for us.........This news goes down easier than...........?

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                        • VinnyZag
                          Zag for Life
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 3049

                          #13
                          Originally posted by dhozagfan08 View Post
                          Why is that? Cause it's not worth the travel to sit for a year?
                          If I recall correctly, they said the adjustment to a new culture, etc., is more difficult if they aren't playing ball.

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                          • demian
                            Professional Zag Fan
                            • Feb 2007
                            • 730

                            #14
                            Originally posted by MickMick View Post
                            My first thought?

                            Defensive length.

                            It is now a must.

                            COMPLETELY AGREE

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                            • strikenowhere
                              Zag for Life
                              • Sep 2009
                              • 2430

                              #15
                              Originally posted by MickMick View Post
                              My first thought?

                              Defensive length.

                              It is now a must.
                              Do you mean that the team desperately needs defensive length now or that it appears that the Zags are actively recruiting lengthy players for defense and Ayayi is another example of that?

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