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2018 NBA Draft Player Profile: Deandre Ayton

By Connor Harr

BOISE, ID - MARCH 15: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats handles the ball in the first half against Ikenna Smart #34 of the Buffalo Bulls during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - MARCH 15: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats handles the ball in the first half against Ikenna Smart #34 of the Buffalo Bulls during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Rebounding

Deandre Ayton led the Pac-12 conference and was 6th in the Nation in rebounds per game. Ayton is more than just a defensive rebounder. He is a good offensive rebounder averaging 3.3 a game.

With Ayton’s incredible leaping ability and strength, it makes sense for Ayton to be a complete rebounder. His physical and athletic tools help him to do a tremendous job of rebounding out of position.

Using his strength, length, and leaping ability, he has the opportunity to grab the basketball for the rebound at a higher point than his opponents and teammates. That’s exactly what Ayton does on this (above) offensive rebound against SMU.