Matas Buzelis

Draft Notes

Buzelis is a big wing/guard with a versatile skill set who is playing with the G League Ignite.

He’s got handles and great court vision and excels at moving the ball and operating with the flow of the offense. His passing ability stands out for a 6-10 player and he’s got a great feel for the game.

He has played on the ball a lot in his young career but is growing into a big guard/wing in the MPJ, Gordon Hayward and Mike Dunleavy Jr. molds.

He’s got a thin frame and will have to hit the gym hard to get to the point of handling NBA level contact but this can be said for most up and coming prospects.

Buzelis has a really smooth and promising 3pt shot. His release is on point and he projects as a high level floor spacer. He’s also got a great touch around the basket with both hands and an overall refined skill level.

I see him as a solid or high level role player at the NBA level – a guy who plays off the ball and does a bit of everything on the court. He’s not a first option offensive player but his all around game could make him an All Star in time.

Comparisons

• Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Draft Projection

4-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

> Early Season 2025 Big Board

2024 SF Rankings

1. Cody Williams – 6-8 – Colorado
2. Zaccharie Risarcher – 6-9 – France
3. Matas Buzelis – 6-10 – G League Ignite
4. Ron Holland – 6-8 – G League Ignite
5. Pacome Dadiet – 6-8 – France
6. Jaylon Tyson – 6-7 – California
7. Ryan Dunn – 6-8 – Virginia
8. Terrence Shannon Jr. – 6-7 – Illinois
9. Dillon Jones – 6-6 – Weber State
10. Melvin Ajinca – 6-7 – France
11. Trentyn Flowers – 6-8 – 36ers, NBL
12. Justin Edwards – 6-7 – Kentucky
13. Jalen Bridges – 6-7 – Baylor
14. Isiah Crawford – 6-6 – Louisiana Tech
15. Jaylen Wells – 6-8 – Washington State
16. David Jones – 6-6 – Memphis (Dominican Republic)
17. Yannick Kraag – 6-8 – Netherlands
18. Babacar Sane – 6-6 – Ignite