Emmitt Mathews Jr.

Draft Notes

A prototypical wing, at 6-7 with a high release jumper, Mathews Jr. isn’t a household name but NBA scouts have taken notice. From Tacoma Washington, he stood out in his first season at West Virginia, emerging as the season progressed and finishing strong.

He’s got an intriguing skill set and a smooth offensive game, with the ability to get his own shot.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

1. Ousmane Dieng – 6-10 – France
2. Adrian Griffin Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
3. Tari Eason – 6-8 – LSU
4. Kendall Brown – 6-6 – Baylor
5. Wendell Moore Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
6. Caleb Houstan – 6-8 – Michigan (Canada)
7. Josh Minott – 6-8 – Memphis
8. Dereon Seabron – 6-7 – NC State
9. Justin Lewis – 6-7 – Marquette
10. Jared Rhoden – 6-6 – Seton Hall
11. Aminu Mohammed – 6-5 – Georgetown
12. Gabe Brown – 6-8 – Michigan State
13. Payton Watson – 6-9 – UCLA
14. Jordan Hall – 6-8 – St. Joe’s
15. Julian Champagnie – 6-8 – St. Johns
16. Jabari Walker – 6-8 – Colorado
17. Vince Williams Jr. – 6-6 – VCU
18. Johnny Juzang – 6-7 – UCLA
19. Jermaine Samuels – 6-7 – Villanova
20. Hyunjung Lee – 6-7 – Davidson (South Korea)
21. Gui Santos – 6-8 – Brazil
22. Luke Travers – 6-7 – Australia
23. Fanbo Zeng – 6-9 – G League Ignite (China)
24. Landers Nolley II – 6-7 – Memphis
25. Keyontae Johnson – 6-5 – Florida