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, following his senior season. He’s got handles and great court vision and excels at initiating the offense. His passing ability stands out for a 6-8 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

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Draft Projection

first round draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft or 2025 NBA Draft

2024 SF Rankings

1. Zaccharie Risarcher – 6-9 – France
2. Matas Buzelis – 6-9 – Hinsdale, IL
3. Cody Williams – 6-8 – Colorado
4. Ron Holland – 6-8 – Texas
5. Justin Edwards – 6-7 – Kentucky
6. Mackenzie Mgbako – 6-7 – Duke
7. Stephon Castle – 6-7 – UConn
8. Kwame Evans Jr. – 6-9 – Oregon
9. Berke Buyuktuncel – 6-9 – Turkey
10. Dillon Mitchell – 6-7 – Texas
11. Baba Miller – 6-11 – Florida State (Spain)
12. Marquise Rice – 6-5 – Kansas
13. Tucker DeVries – 6-7 – Drake
14. Mookie Cook – 6-5 – Oregon
15. Jordan Burks – 6-9 – Mississippi
16. Elijah Fisher – 6-7 – NA
17. Alex Fudge – 6-8 – Florida
18. Javonte Taylor – 6-8 – Memphis
19. Tre White – 6-6 – USC
20. Cam’Ron Fletcher – 6-7 – Florida State
21. Abramo Canka – 6-7 – Italy
22. Puff Johnson – 6-8 – North Carolina
23. Kamari Lands – 6-8 – Louisville
24. Chris Bunch – 6-7 – Syracuse
25. Ravyon Griffith – 6-6 – Cincinnati
26. Jayden Nicholson – 6-4 – St. Louis, MO