Michael Ajayi Honored with AP All-America Honorable Mention

0:00On March 17th, Michael Ajayi from Butler just picked up another big honor as an Associated Press All-America honorable mention. The teams came out on Tuesday March 17th, selected by the same 61 voters who ranked the weekly top 25. A Jaye made the list right after the top three teams alongside players like Jaden Bradley from Arizona and Bruce Thornton from Ohio State. This asked to his strong season where he ranks fifth in the nation in rebounding at 11.1 per game and fourth with 19 double doubles. In the big east he leads in rebounds, sits fourth and scoring at 16.4 points per game and cracks the top 15 in minutes field. Goals, blocks and assists. Earlier this month Ajayi grabbed all big east first team honors showing his consistent impact on the court. Fans and coaches have praised his toughness under the boards helping butler stay competitive. His 356 rebounds this year smashed butler's single season record. A mark that

1:01highlights his dominance. Officials note the honorable mentions went to the next 10 highest vote getters and ties putting Ajayi in elite company. With awards piling up Ajayi keeps proving he's one of college basketball's top big men and butler fans can't wait to see what he does next in the postseason push.