Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi declares for NBA draft By The Associated Press Share: Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) declared for the NBA Draft on Friday, April 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) SPOKANE — Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi declared for the NBA draft Friday and will skip his senior season. The school said Ayayi will hire an agent and pursue a professional career. “My four years at Gonzaga have been unforgettable and some of the most special times in my life,” Ayayi said in a news release. “I’m honored to be a Zag forever.” Ayayi was a finalist for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award this season. He averaged 12 points per game while shooting 57.5% from the field. The French native’s 6.8 rebounds per game were second on the team as Gonzaga advanced to the NCAA title game, where the Bulldogs lost to Baylor.