Ayo Dosunmu
#13SG · Minnesota Timberwolves
All-Rookie 2nd Team '22
Sharpshooter
Height
6'4"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
College
Illinois
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.3"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 8.75"
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The Verdict on Ayo, in One Read
On the field, Ayo Dosunmu grades out as a strong SG for Minnesota Timberwolves (B+ Impact). That places him 12th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A+) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 348 | 14.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 51.7% | 38.0% | 80.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 69 | 14.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakBLongevityMid-CareerRecentB
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 69 | 14.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 51.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 |  | 46 | 12.3 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 49.2% | B B |
| 2023-24 | | 76 | 12.2 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 50.1% | B B |
| 2022-23 | | 80 | 8.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 49.3% | C C |
| 2021-22 | | 77 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 52.0% | C+ C+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/16 | vs SAS | L 109-139 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-1 | -28 |
| Wed, 5/13 | @ SAS | L 97-126 | 33 | 16 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$7.5M
Guaranteed
$7.5M
AAV
$7.5M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A+
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Ayo Dosunmu's contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves grades out as an A+ CVI — the team is getting significantly more on-court production than what they're paying for. Ayo's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA shooting guards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. His $7.5M average annual value ranks as role player money for the shooting guard market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting upper-tier production at a price point that builds roster depth. At 26, Ayo is entering his prime window — historically when shooting guards post their best numbers. The 1-year deal limits the Minnesota Timberwolves' downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Performance Analysis
A-
#12 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Ayo Dosunmu is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A- Performance grade. Among NBA shooting guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. This season, Ayo is putting up 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game across 348 games. Ayo's strongest area is FG% at 51.7, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 3.4 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Ayo ranks 12th. Ayo is a cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Ayo's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Ayo Compares at the Position
Ayo Dosunmu ranks 12th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Ayo between Dyson Daniels (A) just ahead and Devin Vassell (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
Dyson DanielsAtlanta HawksANickeil Alexander-WalkerAtlanta HawksA-Grayson AllenPhoenix SunsA-Ayo DosunmuA-
Graded lower
Devin VassellSan Antonio SpursTransaction History
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About this player
Ayo Dosunmu is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at SG for the Minnesota Timberwolves. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Ayo Dosunmu, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A+, Performance A-, Sentiment B+.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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