Michael Ajayi
Updated on 6/21/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 220
College: Butler
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 6/23/2003
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 84
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker for his size
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Solid athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can struggle to score in traffic
Not an elite ball handler
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Michael Ajayi is an athletic, high-motor forward that played at Pepperdine and Gonzaga before transferring to Butler. He was recently invited to play at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine, and he is a prospect that likely projects into a 3 and D role at the NBA level. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Sports Illustrated’s Draft Profile
Pepperdine Basketball Bio
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Ajayi Invited to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/4/24 Pepperdine-Gonzaga Game via Matt Highlights #2
Games Scouted:
11/4/24 Gonzaga vs. Baylor
3/11/25 Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s
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