Joel Ayayi was named to the Jerry West Award Watch List on Tuesday. The award goes out to the best shooting guard in the country each year. Ayayi makes it two for two for Gonzaga so far this week, joining Jalen Suggs in early season accolades.
Expectations are running high for Ayayi, who showcased what he is capable of last season, averaging 10.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He was also named the 2020 West Coast Tournament MVP.
Ayayi is a box score stuffing machine, posting a double-double in three games last season.