Matas Buzelis

There is no other player in the class who can match his combination of size and playmaking ability, but he tends to hunt highlight plays off the dribble with a high-risk high-reward style that isn’t always efficient and can be turnover prone. Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. He’s a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands. He converts at a very high-level inside the lane (63% on 2pt field goals per Synergy), but is much less reliable from behind the arc (27% on 3pt field goals per Synergy). Mechanically, his jumper also has an extended load up into a low release, although he’s made strides in his ability to get it off. Physically, he needs to keep building up his body and developing a willingness to play through contact. The biggest area of emphasis is on the defensive end of the floor though. He has tools to be a playmaker with good agility for his size and decent shot-blocking instincts off the ball, but his competitiveness and just sheer effort leave a lot to be desired right now. Overall, it’s all about consistent reliability and efficiency, on both ends of the floor, but there’s no denying his massive tools and talent.

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