Joel Ayayi obviously did not convince the Grizzlies. The rear hoped to land a “two-way contract” in the NBA with his performances in the Summer League, but we have just learned that he would bounce back at Nanterre, like Juhann Begarin who signed with the French club for two seasons last month.
“What is remarkable with Joël is his great versatility”, commented his new coach Pascal Donnadieu. “He is able to take rebounds, to score but he is also very altruistic. He’s a real Swiss army knife in a team. »
Future “training partner” at the French team’s preparation camp for the 2023 World Cup, Joël Ayayi (23) will try to relaunch his career in France, he who never managed to settle in the NBA with only seven matches played and two small points scored with the Wizards during the 2021/22 season.
Welcome @joel_ayayi !
The last recruitment of the off-season is made with the signing of Joël Ayayi! The 1m93 fullback, NCAA Finalist in 2021 with @ZagMBB played this season at Lakeland Magic in the G-League! pic.twitter.com/lnpvz4VUTR
— Nanterre 92 (@Nanterre92) July 21, 2023
