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Michael Ajayi
No. 5 – Butler Bulldogs
PositionPower forward
LeagueBig East Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-05-23) May 23, 2003 (age 22)
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolKentwood (Covington, Washington)
College
Career highlights
  • First-team All-WCC (2024)

Michael Ajayi is a college basketball player for the Butler Bulldogs. He previously played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the Pepperdine Waves, and Pierce College.

Early life and high school

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Ajayi attended Kentwood High School in Covington, Washington, and committed to play college basketball at Pierce College.[1]

College career

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Pierce College

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In two seasons at Pierce College from 2021 to 2023, Ajayi made 27 starts, averaging 22.7 points in 34.2 minutes per game. After the 2022-23 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[2]

Pepperdine

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Ajayi transferred to play for the Pepperdine Waves.[3] He finished the 2023-24 season averaging 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, earning first-team all-WCC conference honors. After the season, Ajayi entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4][5]

Gonzaga

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Ajayi transferred to play for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.[6] On November 10, 2024, he brought down 12 rebounds in a victory against Arizona State.[7] On January 2, 2025, Ajayi recorded five points and 15 rebounds in a win over Portland.[8] He finished the 2024-25 season averaging 6.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.[9] After the season, Ajayi once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

Butler

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Ajayi transferred to play for the Butler Bulldogs.[11] On November 5, 2025, he tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds in a victory versus Southern Indiana.[12] On November 21, Ajayi recorded 15 points and 14 rebounds in a victory over South Carolina.[13] On November 23, he notched 17 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks in a win against Virginia.[14] On December 20, Ajayi recorded 19 points and 20 rebounds in a win against Northwestern.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Glaspie, Akeem. "Meet Butler's 'Dennis Rodman' lite: An Isaiah Thomas assist, a disease and growth spurts". IndyStar. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  2. ^ Ankony, Jack. "Indiana Among High-Major Suitors For Pepperdine Transfer Michael Ajayi". Indiana Hoosiers On SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  3. ^ Meehan, Jim. "Gonzaga men's Khalif Battle, Michael Ajayi wear dancing shoes for first time". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  4. ^ Meehan, Jim. "Michael Ajayi withdraws from NBA draft, will play senior season at Gonzaga". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  5. ^ Glover, Grady. "Michael Ajayi logs double-double ahead of facing his former school". SWX Local Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  6. ^ Borzello, Jeff. "Michael Ajayi transferring from Pepperdine to Gonzaga". ESPN. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  7. ^ Meehan, Jim. "Michael Ajayi's all-around effort helps Gonzaga hold off Arizona State: 'He just plays with great energy'". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  8. ^ Lawson, Theo. "'Grab every rebound like it's my last.' Michael Ajayi takes move to Gonzaga's bench in stride, grabs 15 rebounds in win over Portland". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  9. ^ Hunt, Stephen. "Always a Bulldog: After a 'special' year at Gonzaga, Michael Ajayi off to roaring start with Butler". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  10. ^ Lawson, Theo. "Gonzaga men lose Michael Ajayi to NCAA transfer portal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  11. ^ Glaspie, Akeem. "Thad Matta compares Butler basketball transfer, a 'freak athlete,' to NBA player". IndyStar. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  12. ^ Glaspie, Akeem. "Likes, dislikes in Butler basketball's season-opening win vs Southern Indiana: Michael Ajayi dominant". IndyStar. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  13. ^ Glaspie, Akeem. "Butler's double-double machine earns award named after Oscar Robertson". IndyStar. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  14. ^ Glaspie, Akeem. "Butler beats Virginia behind Michael Ajayi's physicality". IndyStar. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  15. ^ Glaspie, Akeem. "Michael Ajayi's 'grown man' rebounding highlighted by stat not seen at Butler since 1983". IndyStar. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
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