University of Rhode Island

2017-18 (Sophomore)

• Scored three points and grabbed four rebounds in the season opener against UNC Asheville.
• Had four points in three minutes off the bench against Holy Cross.
• Recorded six points, one rebound and one block in eight minutes agaisnt Brown.
• Had one steal against Florida Gulf Coast.
• Scored two points against George Mason.
• Had two points and one rebound at Fordham.
• Scored two points against Richmond.
• Grabbed three rebounds against Dayton.

2016-17 (Freshman)

• Appeared in eight games as a freshman for the Rams.
• Scored his first collegiate basket at Saint Louis.

At Northwood High School

• Averaged 24.6 points, 2.6 blocked shots per game as a senior for Northwood High School in Lena, La.
• Helped the Gators and head coach Daniel Aikens achieve a 21-6 overall record and a trip to the Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Top 28 Tournament.
• Was a First Team Class 1A All-State Louisiana Sports Writers Association selection as both a junior and a senior.
• Also was named to the All-Cenla team as a junior and a senior.
• Averaged 20.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks during his junior year.
• Was tabbed as a three-star recruit by Scout.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com.
• ESPN rated him the #36 power forward in the nation, while he was ranked the fifth-best player in Louisiana according to the Louisiana Basketball Report.
• Played AAU basketball with DFW Urban Elite

Personal

• Born Nov. 20, 1996.
• Son of Darlene Lee and Michael Layssard, Sr.
• Has a sister, Brandi, and a brother, Omarion.
• Enjoys painting.
• Lists Jabari Parker as his favorite NBA player and the New Orleans Pelicans as his favorite team.