Birthplace/Hometown: Austin, Texas. An able ball handler, a threat from deep with a smooth southpaw stroke and prominent rim defending tools and instincts. Current assessment: G League/overseas contract. Primo produced a sky high output of 1.22 PPP in spot up situations and netted 38% of his long range opportunities, in addition to be a phenomenal, timely cutter off ball. The Canadian-born 18 year old reclassified up a year to come to Tuscaloosa, so essentially should summing up his prep career right now. The Alaska native has incredibly rare skillset at 6-10 and 212 pounds. Analysis, articles, highlight videos, news & updates, information, rumors, interesting stats, podcasts, etc. Critics of Kuminga will mention how he his defensive IQ was disappointing and suffered from poor shot selection, but his physical tools and projected high end value outweighs all but Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley for me. "Thank you to … Where logical evaluation and substance generate discussion, rather than conventional stereotypes and uninspiring cliches. The physical progression on it’s own was most notable on the defensive end, where Mann was able to be a more prominent lateral defender, use his instincts to poke away more steals and guard more than just the opponents smallest backcourt weapon. This will be the third update of this month’s comparison with the addition of the big board from SI’s Jeremy Woo, who just posted this morning (4/28). You can’t call Baylor a positionless team with Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Matthew Mayer on the floor, but they play a ton of four-out basketball. – Wingspan: slight negative – Handedness: righty Weight: 225 lbs – Frame: tall – Build: slender Thread starter k lonnquist; Start date Apr 14, 2021; k lonnquist Well-Known Member. He’s a rotation player right away and should be a starting level backcourt piece for many years to come. April 16: Baylor’s Mayer submit names to NBA: Baylor forward Matthew Mayer is the third Baylor player to declare for the 2021 NBA Draft, though the junior is leaving the door open to return to the Bears for the 2021-22 season. For Thor, Primo and even Mathurin and Ivey to an extent, if executives see legitimate, foreseeable progress as potential lottery picks a year from now, the proactive investment would be to pour additional stock in selecting a prospect of this caliber in the 20-40 range, as it will be the lowest their stock lays. Matthew Mayer to enter NBA draft; will not hire an agent. Mann came to Gainesville at 6-4 & 172 pounds. In his Senior year of High School at The Villages, Mann measured in at 6-3 and 165 pounds. Tre Mann has long been a polished ball handler and a gifted scorer with impressive touch, but the development as a playmaker, progression as a defender and physical growth make him a legitimate top 8 prospect for me with high level upside as an all-around creator at the next level. The announcement comes on … As a driver off spot up situations, Thor landed in the 99th percentile offensively. As evaluation heats up, six 2021 prospects headline my group of risers as their longterm appeal has grown. Matthew Mayer. Baylor guard Matthew Mayer declares for 2021 NBA draft, retains college eligibility - Flipboard Thor has long been a prospect I have highly touted within the class. A 6-7 small forward, originally from South Korea, Lee is a special shooter with great form and great touch on his shot. As we inch towards June, about 2 months away from the 2021 NBA Draft, the top 5 continues to strengthen it’s margin above the rest of the field. WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Baylor University Guard/Forward Matthew Mayer on Wednesday announced he is declaring for the 2021 NBA draft. April 14th, 2021 at 4:02pm CST by Luke Adams Duke sophomore power forward Matthew Hurt is declaring for the 2021 NBA draft and will hire an agent, forgoing his remaining college eligibility, he told Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. At 6-9 and 225 pounds, Mayer is a highly productive rebounder, grabbing 9.5 rebounds per 40 minutes as a Junior. Change ), I mentioned Primo as a breakout candidate in the 2022 NBA Draft, 90th PCTL in overall defense and 2.8% steal rate, 88th Percentile as a Pick and Roll ball handler (0.97 PPP), 88th Percentile as a pick and roll ball handler. I mentioned Primo as a breakout candidate in the 2022 NBA Draft, but he’s trending towards my top 20 in 2021 and should have plenty of interest this year. ( Log Out / In my eyes, being a passable defender is enough to give Mann legitimate lottery looks, and he’ll slot in much higher for me in June. The defense is not flawless, as he can take unnecessary risks and being out of positions at times. Tre Mann hovered around my 15-25 range for the duration of the draft evaluation period, but is on the verge of a massive bump. Gold Member. ... Others with tough choices on the horizon include Matthew Mayer, Dawson Garcia, RJ … Thor had the 6th highest block rate in the SEC and used his length and athleticism to swat 2.4 shots per 40 minutes. - Matthew Mayer, Baylor A caveat here is the people I trust believe Ayai and Nembhard could be fringe first-round prospects if things went really well for them in the pre-Draft portion. ... Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2022. While he told me just 3 weeks ago that he remains “50/50” on whether he’ll keep his name in the draft, it is becoming clear there is legitimate intrigue in the first round of 2021. He’s a deadly 3pt sniper who loves to float around the perimeter and hunt his shot. Follow full coverage of Matthew Mayer during the 2021 NBA Draft on ESPN.com Matthew Mayer SF #24. But he would be a great Garrison Mathews-esque undrafted free agent signee. He’s a deadly 3pt sniper who loves to float around the perimeter and hunt his shot. Junior guard Matthew Mayer on Wednesday announced on social media that … dallasnews.com - The reigning national champions may be losing another piece to the NBA draft. Primo has been gaining steam over the last month as a legitimate prospect in 2021 and is one I would project as the biggest riser from now until draft night. ( Log Out / Entering June, JT Thor and Josh Primo are at the head of the snake when we talk risers. 2021 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0: Top 100 prospects pre-early entry deadline. What stood out was Kuminga’s feel to make plays for others and how he has become far more versatile as a creator. EDITOR`S SPECIAL 3.0 Baylor junior forward Matthew Mayer declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday, but said he'll maintain his college eligibility. Matthew Mayer may not wind up keeping his name in the 2021 NBA Draft, but I have growing optimism regarding his role at the next level as a high feel stretch wing. Author Posts Posted on: Mon, 05/10/2021 - 6:55am #1248530 bt102Participant Who are some underrated prospects in your opinion, I have a couple: Herb Jones: I think he’s an NBA player. Cameron Krutwig, Loyola Chicago. When driving right, Thor, a natural lefty, landed in the 98th percentile. He was just a … At 6-9 and 225 pounds, Mayer is a highly productive rebounder, grabbing 9.5 rebounds per 40 minutes as a Junior. Mayer can break his man down off the dribble and get into the lane. ... Suggs is likely a top 3 pick in the next NBA Draft, and the rest are very, very good basketball players. He can score the basketball in a variety of ways. The decision has worked out well for him, not only because he has a shot to play for a National Championship, but because he’s now regarded as one of the most NBA … Former NBA executive and Athletic writer, John Hollinger, has had Matthew Mayer as his biggest draft sleeper all year. ... Sam Vecenie's latest ranking of 2021 NBA Draft prospects features some movement after a couple of weeks of NCAA Tournament play. Mayer has a very strong feel for the game, constantly making the right pass with swing passes and playing effective help defense. Outside of the top 10 range, the field remains extremely open to debate. Current Team: Baylor. Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the 2021 draft. The national championship winning Baylor Bears owned one of the best defensive units in the nation, namely with Davion Mitchell, Mark Vital and Jared Butler as well as a plethora of other strong defenders. Butler’s progression as a playmaker through his college career was notable and has displayed the ability to play both on and off the ball at the next level while being able to defend both guard spots. The reigning national champions may be losing another piece to the NBA draft. Vital made his announcement on Thursday after guard Davion Mitchell declared for the draft on Tuesday followed by forward Matthew Mayer on … Dec 31, 2006 4,132 798 113. Post March Madness 2021 NBA Draft big boards keep coming from the top draft analysts. Matthew Mayer may not wind up keeping his name in the 2021 NBA Draft, but I have growing optimism regarding his role at the next level as a high feel stretch wing. Unknown error occured. The modern NBA has made a pivot on the way they use bigs, however things may change in the always evolving NBA in real time as the defending champions are currently constructed of a big lineup. There are plenty of raw aspects to Thor’s current skillset but has one of the more obvious cases of upside. Defensively, length, quickness and athleticism provide high level optimism for Primo as a wing defender. Follow full coverage of Matthew Mayer during the 2021 NBA Draft on ESPN.com ... "With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft and signing with an agent." A near 120 offensive rating in combination with just allowing .72 PPP on defense makes him one of the more complete prospects in the field, while maintaining a solid draft age. Jeff Goodman: Baylor’s Matthew Mayer announces he will declare for the NBA Draft, but will preserve his college eligibility. In addition, Mann is just 3-4 months older than one-and-done prospects, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Scottie Barnes and Sharife Cooper. Baylor guards Jared Butler … Draft Notes. Thor and Primo are prime prospects I’m willing to swing on higher than most project, as their ceiling is widely sought after and difficult to argue against. Dickinson lead the charge for Michigan to get as far as they did in the tournament before getting upset by UCLA. Offensively, besides burst around the rim, there is little to none to knit-pick with Mann. The 18 year old began the season atop my board and I remain extremely bullish on his outlook. Junior guard Matthew Mayer on Wednesday announced on social … Mayer can break his man down off the dribble and … 2021 NBA Draft Tracker: The full list of early entrant prospects. ( Log Out / For many, if there is anyone slipping outside the top 5 picture, it is Jonathan Kuminga. Nothing found. View all posts by mfeldman2018. The ranges of the prospects outside the top 5 continues to grow larger as prospects like Keon Johnson, Kai Jones, Moses Moody, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Johnson have arising counter arguments or worries that make their formerly unanimously agreed upon stock much more cloudy. As conversations about coming back to Auburn for one more season come up, getting Thor in an NBA strength program a year early and solidifying the perimeter shooting skillset seems worthwhile as a longterm investment. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. He stays active on offense, moving without the ball well. At 6-5, Mann has displayed the ability to rebound at a high volume from the backcourt, grabbing 5.6 rebounds per game. second round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft or 2022 NBA Draft, 5-Star Corner: Patrick Baldwin Jr. Interview, The case for the number one pick in the 2021 NBA draft, A Closer Look at the Small Forward Prospects for The 2021 NBA Draft, A Mid-Season Look at the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery, The Elite 25 – The Top 25 Prospects in High School Basketball. I am ranking these players based solely on the 2021 NBA Draft, which is important to factor in for some of these guys like Kadary Richmond and Josh Primo who I project higher in 22′. Kispert tested the NBA Draft waters in 2020, but ultimately returned to Gonzaga for his senior year. Here are the top 25 NBA prospects left in the Big Dance. Versatile enough to guard either forward position. Re: Way too early NBA draft thread 2021 Post #1174 » by rtblues » Today 12:34 pm When the Bulls draft pick conveys to ORL, the most likely statistical outcome, I will be very interested to see exactly who ORL selects at the 7-10 range, and who else goes around that pick, and after it. Matthew Mayer. $1* for 6 mos.! So technically, the Wizards wouldn’t be drafting Matthew Mayer. He’s an active defender who slides his feet well and does a good job of staying in front of his man. The steady trickle of players declaring for the NBA Draft has tapered off in recent days as we move further away from the 2020-21 season and closer to the 2021-22 season. Difficult to imagine he slips outside the top 16-20. Draft Notes. The Bears will go as far as Butler can take them, but if Mayer keeps playing like this, … I’ve discussed the topic multiple times, but the conversation of “If he comes back, he will be a lottery pick next year” largely omits the logic of investing in the future of a franchise. He struggled early on at Alabama… This topic contains 6 replies, has 5 voices, and was last updated by OhCanada- 4 hours, 38 minutes ago. Front Office Gurus Strong footwork, a mature 6-8 and 220 pound base, powerful athleticism and a developing feel on both ends provides enough optimism for me to push him up to the 3rd overall slot. Contrary to popular belief, Matt Mayer owned the best defensive rating on the roster at just 88.2. ( Log Out / Staff. 0:38 Baylor guard Matthew Mayer, a key player in the team's drive to the NCAA national basketball championship, has declared for the NBA draft, he announced Wednesday. Pre-Draft Team: Baylor (Jr) ... Texas Tech Aaron Henry, Michigan State Alan Grifin, Syracuse Matthew Mayer, … Apr 14, 2021 #1 I would expect him to return but we’ll see... 1972buckeye26 Well-Known Member. In no manner am I arguing that Mann is one of the best defenders in the class, but his analytics and film suggest he may be a plus defender in the NBA and if not, at least average. Kuminga’s season with Ignite came with mixed reviews after starting the campaign scorching hot. Although the Freshman started 19 out of the 30 games and played 22 minutes per game, he had the 10th highest usage rate on the roster at just 17.6%. The home of hype and hope. Name: Matthew Mayer – DOB: 9/23/1999 – 2021 Draft Age: 22.0 (in Oct.) Height: 6’9 (81 in.) Davion Mitchell and Matthew Mayer declare for the NBA draft. Mann has elite level feel offensively and makes up for average athleticism with a deadly change of pace, a lightning quick first step and a versatile scoring ability from deep and in the mid-range. Mayer is a versatile forward who can stretch the floor, handle the rock and get buckets. Matthew Mayer: The best NBA prospect on the Baylor Bears. I had a chance to speak with Thor recently, here is more. Mayer is a versatile forward who can stretch the floor, handle the rock and get buckets. Mar 10, 2009 33,541 15,706 113. Draft Entry: 2022 NBA Draft. Adding muscle to his wiry frame will be an early, but as previously mentioned with JT Thor, there is no rush to get the youngest player available on the court in year one when he technically should just be beginning his collegiate career. Summary: Matthew Mayer is an athletic, energetic forward that can shoot and score the basketball. Yet, the Crimson Tide are reloading with JD Davison and Nimari Burnett, maintaining Quinerly and Shackelford and bringing in a variety of other premier talent. Mayer … While he does not get enough playing time in games, he can certainly provide a boost for his team off the bench. Strong lateral movement and a base to add weight, Thor can provide Nic Claxton-esque switchability in the right scheme. 24. A hub for the hardcore NBA Draft enthusiast. Whether it is his lack of vertical athleticism or him not being a one-and-done prospect which many uses to slide him down the board, his skillset, size, massive progression from his Freshman campaign and translatable traits make him one of the cleanest prospects in the field with an undervalued upside. Duke’s Matthew Hurt, Others Declare For Draft. In as simple terms as possible, Butler is extremely good at a high volume of traits that will be important to how he translates. The shooting outlook and efficiency are certainly reasonable concerns, but he remains one of the youngest prospects in the field and along with Josh Primo, should technically be finishing up his prep career right now. There is high upside for Thor as a roll man or as a guy who can run in transition and be highly productive in the dunkers spot, as he drew 4.5 fouls per 40 minutes. G-F, #24. The argument of trajectory and high ceiling prospects is always present, but I’ve joined the boat in the thinking that who Jared Butler is now and how he has developed through three years at Baylor wind up to be already at a higher level than many other prospects in the field. Butler has been one I have been relatively late to the party with in terms of how his skillset will translate and how he compares to the rest of the class. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. A lack of playtime (Just 15 MPG) may not give Mayer enough juice to be a sure-fire first round guy, but his combination of ball handling, fluid shot making ability from deep and versatility make him one of the better bets to stick around in the 30-50 range. I am buying his eventual defensive versatility, mid-post playmaking and wing creation skills. The Sophomore shot 40% from three point range, 83% from the line, got to the line 3.7 times per game, dished out 3.5 assists per game (0.7 as a Freshman) with a 22% assist rate and displayed clear-cut NBA tools as a creator landing in the 88th percentile as the pick and roll ball handler and the 70th percentile in overall offense (.95 PPP). Defensively, rim defense and versatility are the name of the game. He stays active on offense, moving without the ball well. Primo carries all the traits of a high level 3-and-D prospect, but there is some evidence that he has some creation tools that Nate Oats was not able to put on display. His drives can be a bit wild but he’s starting to do a better job of harnessing his athleticism. Apr 6. A fluid handle and low turnover rates suggest there is more to Primo’s game than knocking down perimeter shots and attacking closeouts. But the way Mark Few has put these pieces together is incredible. The premonition behind Primo coming back to Alabama was largely because he had been playing behind John Petty, Jahvon Quinerly and multiple other high volume offensive weapons in addition to missing some time due to injury. He excels at coming off screens and hitting the outside shot and has a very projectable role at the NBA level.
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