Matthew Mayer
Updated on 6/28/23. Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 225
College: Illinois
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 9/23/1999
2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 73
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Adequate rebounder
Decent defender that can get steals and blocks
Adept at drawing charges
Solid athlete
Very good motor
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively
Did not play enough in his first three seasons
Summary:
Matthew Mayer is an athletic, energetic forward that was a member of Baylor’s 2021 NCAA Championship team before later transferring to Illinois during his collegiate career. He can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He is a high-motor player that can make hustle plays, but he will need to be a more consistent shooter and player in games. Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
The Rookie Wire’s Article on Mayer Withdrawing From the 2022 Draft, Plans to Transfer
Games Scouted:
1/30/21 Baylor vs. Auburn
3/12/21 Baylor vs. Oklahoma State
3/27/21 Baylor vs. Villanova
3/29/21 Baylor vs. Arkansas
4/3/21 Baylor vs. Houston
12/12/21 Baylor vs. Villanova
1/29/22 Baylor vs. Alabama
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