Matas Buzelis

Draft Notes

Buzelis is a big wing/guard with a versatile skill set who has signed to play with the G League Ignite. He’s got handles and great court vision and excels at initiating 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.

Comparisons

• Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Draft Projection

lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

2024 SF Rankings

1. Matas Buzelis – 6-10 – G League Ignite
2. Ron Holland – 6-8 – G League Ignite
3. Justin Edwards – 6-7 – Kentucky
4. Mackenzie Mgbako – 6-8 – Indiana
5. Dillon Mitchell – 6-7 – Texas
6. Cody Williams – 6-8 – Colorado
7. Kwame Evans Jr. – 6-9 – Oregon
8. Berke Buyuktuncel – 6-9 – Turkey
9. Baba Miller – 6-11 – Florida State (Spain)
10. Zaccharie Risarcher – 6-9 – France
11. Trentyn Flowers – 6-8 – 36ers, NBL
12. Melvin Ajinca – 6-7 – France
13. Dillon Jones – 6-6 – Weber State
14. Marquise Rice – 6-5 – NC State
15. Mookie Cook – 6-5 – Oregon
16. Jalen Bridges – 6-7 – Baylor
17. Terrence Shannon Jr. – 6-7 – Illinois
18. Samis Calderon – 6-7 – Brazil
19. Tyler Burton – 6-7 – Villanova
20. Arthur Kaluma – 6-7 – Kansas State
21. Tucker DeVries – 6-7 – Drake
22. Jordan Burks – 6-9 – Kentucky
23. Elijah Fisher – 6-7 – DePaul
24. Javonte Taylor – 6-8 – Memphis
25. Tre White – 6-6 – Louisville
26. Cam’Ron Fletcher – 6-7 – Florida State
27. Abramo Canka – 6-7 – UCLA (Italy)
28. Nathan Missia-Dio – 6-8 – Overtime Elite (Belgium)
29. Puff Johnson – 6-8 – Penn State