Matas Buzelis

Updated on 4/7/24.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 209
Country: USA/Lithuania
Professional Team: G-League Ignite
Classification: Non-College Draft Prospect
Birthdate: 10/13/2004

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 4
Projected Draft Range: Lottery

Pros:

Good scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Solid defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Must get stronger

Summary:

Matas Buzelis is an athletic, skilled combo forward that will play for the G-League Ignite for the 2023-24 season. He excels at attacking the hoop to score, and he is also a rangy defender that can cover plenty of ground. He is a highly touted prospect that will play in the G-League, but he turned in an underwhelming showing at the 2023 McDonald’s High-School All-American game. Still, he is regarded as one of the best prospects coming into next season, and he could be a likely lottery pick in the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
Twitter via Ballislife.com @Ballislife’s Tweet on Matas Buzelis

Games Scouted:
3/28/23 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game
9/6/23 G-League Ignite vs. Perth
9/8/23 G-League Ignite vs. Perth
12/14/23 G-League Ignite vs. Rip City Remix

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