Michael Ajayi
Michael Ajayi is a college basketball forward for the Butler Bulldogs. He was born on May 23, 2003, and is 6 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 235 pounds. He went to Kentwood High School in Covington, Washington.
Ajayi began his college career at Pierce College (2021–2023). He started 27 games and averaged about 22.7 points in 34.2 minutes per game. After the 2022–23 season, he entered the transfer portal and moved to Pepperdine (2023–2024). There he averaged 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game and earned First-Team All-WCC honors in 2024.
He then transferred to Gonzaga (2024–2025). Highlights include 12 rebounds in a win over Arizona State on November 10, 2024, and a 5-point, 15-rebound game against Portland on January 2, 2025. He finished the season averaging 6.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game before another transfer.
In 2025 he joined Butler. Notable games include 24 points and 12 rebounds against Southern Indiana on November 5, 2025; 15 points and 14 rebounds against South Carolina on November 21; 17 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks against Virginia on November 23; and 19 points and 20 rebounds against Northwestern on December 20.
Ajayi was a First-Team All-WCC selection in 2024.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 06:09 (CET).