Ayaul, a big out of Holland Tech in Massachusetts, is the #4 ranked center and checks in at #22 overall. At 6’10” with long arms and fluid athleticism and mobility, Ayual is one of the most impressive long-term prospects to entire the MIAA in some time. Few 2029s can match his combination of size and mobility, which he uses to his advantage as a rim protector and rebounder on the defensive end of the floor. Offensively, he does a nice job of rim running in transition, attempts to finish everything around the rim with authority, and shows the ability to roll hard to the rim after setting screens. He’ll be an interesting prospect to track over the next few years and is one we will certainly be tracking this spring on the travel circuit.

Ayual, a freshman forward out of Holland Tech, stands out as soon as he steps foot on the court. At 6’10”, he has terrific positional size, fluidity, and plus length. He moves well in space, can knock down the occasional jumper, and already shows an understanding of how to use his length to his advantage. Defensively, he covers space quickly, is a plus rebounder, and can really protect the rim.

It’s often said in the scouting community that bigs tend to develop later, so in evaluating young frontcourt prospects it’s important to identify those who possess the long-term building blocks for higher levels if things come together as planned. Enter Ayual, a towering rim-runner by way of South Sudan who’s been raised mostly in the Boston area. The budding big man impressed on Sunday with his ability to run the floor and be a factor at both rims, showing sturdy hands as a finisher offensively and signs of natural timing as a shot-blocker. He’ll have to work to add strength and refine his skillset over time but the long-term ceiling appears high with the foundation Ayual already shows.