Deandre Ayton

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1. When was Deandre Ayton born?July 23, 1998
2. Where was Deandre Ayton born?Nassau, Bahamas
3. What is the college?University of Arizona (one season)
4. What is the NBA draft?Selected 1st overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns
5. Who is Deandre Ayton?He is a tall basketball player from the Bahamas who plays center for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA.
6. Where did Deandre Ayton play college basketball?He played one season at the University of Arizona and was named Pac-12 Player of the Year.

Consensus Five-Star Prospect: An elite high school basketball player universally recognized by recruiting services as among the very best in their graduating class.
Pac-12 Conference: A collegiate athletic conference in the United States, known for its competitive basketball programs and high-level talent.
NBA Draft Lottery: A system used by the NBA to determine the order of selection for non-playoff teams in the NBA draft, giving lower-ranked teams a better chance at higher picks.
NBA Finals: The championship series of the National Basketball Association, contested between the winners of the Eastern and Western Conferences.