Missouri State Bench Guard with Proven Grit and Upside
At 6'6" and 25 years old, Raphe Ayres provides versatile size for a guard off the Missouri State bench, averaging 2.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 17.6 minutes across 31 games this season (35.6% FG). A former Vermont Academy standout with top-10 national AAU finishes, he flashed early promise as a freshman in 2020-21 (6.0 PTS high, multiple 3s). Reliable role player with rebounding tenacity and multi-year MVC Honor Roll nods—perfect depth piece for teams needing size, hustle, and leadership without ego.
