Chapel Fowler is a recruiting reporter for The Fayetteville Observer and the USA TODAY Network. More Articles. MB: Yes, for sure. During the summer of 2022, Buzelis averaged 13 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists for his club team on Nikes EYBL Circuit. "Shooting Stars": AZ Compass' Mookie Cook acting debut is as teen He is yet to visit UNC or rival Duke, which has five 2023 commits to date. I think I really progressed on that. I saw the Illinois offer coming. A lot of coaches didnt really see that. Sports run in the Buzelis familyboth his mother, Kristina, and his father, Aidas, were professional basketball players in Lithuania before they immigrated to the States. In addition to on-court drills and scrimmages, the athletes and their parents will participate a series of educational programs presented by USA . 6, two spots below Jackson (No. Matas Buzelis - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN Bryce Curry Ohio. So were my parents. The 5-10, 180-pounder has interest from Dartmouth, Eastern Illinois, Harvard, Illinois State and Northern Illinois, according to Rivals. Also played tennis, and soccer. Lapkriio mnes 18-metis Buzelis buvo trauktas tarp 50 kandidat, galini laimti apdovanojim, o jo pavard liko ir tarp 10 pavardi . That's how his parents raised him, so, to this team, Mook is everything." Related: GEICO Nationals: Sunrise Christian's Matas Buzelis bypasses college for NBA. five-star forward G.G. A son of Aidas Buzelis, a former staff member of the Lithuanian national team, also had an option to choose the United States at international level. 11 prospect in 2023. He is a consensus five-star recruit and considered one of the top prospects in the class of 2023, while ESPNs Jonathan Givony recently projected Buzelis, who will play for G League Ignite next season, as the top prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft. Both my parents came from Lithuania 20+ years ago and settled in Chicago. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. UNC basketball five-star commit Ian Jackson was named a standout for Saturday at the Adidas AAU event. Dinos Trigonis has been doing this for years so he is a pro at this. Heres a closer look at three trends to follow. The 6-foot-9, 175-pound Buzelis is ranked No. He spent his junior season at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire but transferred to play his senior year at Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas. Matas Buzelis is a Lithuanian-American basketball player who currently attends Sunrise Christian Academy. This story was originally published February 23, 2023, 6:00 AM. Lietuvikasis Doniius - pirmas vilgsnis Mat Buzel Hes still pretty lean and must get stronger but has an edge and confidence about him.. 2023 Pro Insight, LLC. But he didn't have the normal path. Star basketball recruit Matas Buzelis will visit Kentucky | Lexington 5-star Matas Buzelis cuts list of schools to 4, includes G-League - On3 Inside Matas Buzelis's decision to play for the G League Ignite He spent his junior season at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire but transferred to play his senior year at Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas. 5 in 2023) is the only player taking the professional route, committed to the G League Ignite development program. 11 prospect in 2023. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He has gotten better, so maybe the swimming helped. He has a total of 13 offers in his recruitment with blue blood programs like UNC, Duke, and Kentucky all after him among others out there. Matas Buzelis named 2022-23 MaxPreps Kansas High School Basketball Player of the Year. Buzelis, a 6-foot-9 junior at New Hampshires Brewster Academy, ranks as the No. By. The biggest focus for Buzelis in his time in Bel Aire has been to improve his strength. 5 cards. Meet the 2023 McDonald's All-Americans: 5 players fighting for No. 1 Leongas update: Maine South senior quarterback Luke Leongas is still undecided on his future. Camp is well organized and competition is tough. He always gets on me, even about the little things. 26 overall recruit. Illinois Basketball: Illini offer 2023 in-state wing Matas Buzelis The Tar Heels already have commitments from five-star recruits G.G. Landing five-star power forward GG Jackson, the No. . He's a great team player. During open gyms last fall, UNC coaches scouted Richmond Senior guard Paul McNeil Jr. and Northwood forward Drake Powell, both of whom rank as four-star recruits and hold multiple Power Five offers. The North Carolina women's basketball program lands five-star transfer Indya Nivar. Instead, Buzelis took the less popular route of playing for the NBA-affiliated G League with their development . MB: I am a first-generation American. Top 100. Sign up for the Tar Heels Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. North Carolina will face Kansas in the final game on Monday. I didnt start playing seriously until the eighth grade. Buzelis, a small forward prospect out of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, is considered one of the. The interest has been there all summer. PI: At the end of the day, what do you hope to be remembered for? Pro Insight was on hand to evaluate the event and caught up with Matas Buzelis of Brewster Academy (NH) and Mac Irvin Fire (IL). 16 overall recruit in the 2024 class while Scott ranked as the No. Now UNC basketball, others are recruiting this guard. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. MB: I want to be remembered for just being a good human, a fun person to be around and fun guy that can play ball. Matas Buzelis jumped in the class of 2023 basketball rankings after a breakout year in 2021. . PI: Who have you enjoyed playing with on your Pangos team? Buzelis grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, as the son of Lithuanian parents who both played professionally in their home country before immigrating to the United States. PI: Do you feel the game is more fun when moving the ball and playing free? Jacobi Thompson II California . Photo by Getty Images. Matas Buzelis is not heading to Chapel Hill. 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[10][11] Buzelis had also considered playing college basketball for Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina, Florida State, or Wake Forest.[12]. Hinsdale Central coach Nick Latorre said Buzelis' uncanny court vision and athleticism, height, length and point-guard skills should prompt several more offers in the coming months. Buzelis went. Minicamp participants and coaches were selected by the USA Basketball Men's Developmental National Team Committee and will represent the high school graduating classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025. rvidas (@matasbuzelis) Instagram photos and videos "Hes been really productive, and is in line for a really big year. Matas Buzelis Video Interview - Prep Hoops [8], Buzelis is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services. "He certainly has the tools and the feel for the game. 4Q 4:31 Sunrise 40 Calvary 35. Just how they practice and everything. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. 4) and seven spots ahead of Wilcher (No. He does not currently have any other visits planned as of this writing, but a trip to North Carolina is expected. The G League Ignite has landed a commitment from forward Matas Buzelis, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. I can shoot it, I can dribble it, I can pass it, I can pretty much do it all, Buzelis said. Also love playing defense. North Carolina will meet with Matas Buzelis parents tomorrow in Chicago for an in-home visit, sources told ESPN. Matas Buzelis, Sunrise Christian, Small Forward - 247Sports I'm athletic and versatile. But he didnt have the normal path most basketball players have when they get interest from schools at a young age. Buzelis is a first-generation American, and his mother and his father both played professional basketball in Lithuania before moving to Chicago. Pirshin said Buzelis' combination of talent and strong work ethic could help him become a special player in the near future. Five-star recruit Matas Buzelis will represent Lithuania MB: It's been good. Matas Buzelis is Primed to be the Next G League Ignite Star | SLAM 6 overall prospect in the 2023 class per 247Sports composite rankings. Matas Buzelis: It's a really great experience for me to play against the top players in the country. Bringing you closer to the Shockers you love and inside the sports you love to watch. 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Buzelis has offers from two in-state schools Illinois and Western Illinois and interest from Wisconsin, Nebraska, Butler, George Washington and Creighton. Check out the player rankings on RecruitingNation.com. Steve helped me shoot threes. The five-stars are also entering their second year as AAU teammates with Team United. North Carolina will meet with Matas Buzelis' parents tomorrow in Chicago for an in-home visit, sources told ESPN. 13). The prestigious Pangos All-American Camp, an invite-only event featuring the top high school prospects in the nation, returned this summer after it was cancelled due to the pandemic last year. Per Jeff Borzello, the Tar Heels are heading to Chicago on Thursday to meet with the parents of five-star recruit Matas Buzelis for a special in-home visit. Studio. Matas Buzelis - NBA Draft Room Matas buzelis 164.5K views Discover short videos related to Matas buzelis on TikTok. The parents of Matas Buzelis, one of the top prospects in the 2023 recruiting class, will meet with North Carolina's staff on Thursday, April 28, per ESPN's Jeff Borzelo. In October, the Tar Heels extended their first 2024 offer to power forward Jarin Stevenson, who plays just outside Chapel Hill at Pittsboros Seaforth High. NBA Draft Scouting Report: G League Ignite's Matas Buzelis (Photo provided by Matas Buzelis). He could have done a two-year stint with the NBA G League Ignite organization but chose to spend a year at Sunrise because he believed Barnwell could help develop his game. 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. MB: My biggest strength is I share the ball really well, and I'm just an overall fun person to play with. Matas is a 6-foot-10 Swiss army knife, Sunrise coach Luke Barnwell said. But now, the Tar Heels have their sights set on adding to the class even more. Hinsdale Central sophomore Matas Buzelis weighs an offer from Illinois while waiting to play first varsity game", "City/Suburban Hoops Report: The search for a No. He ultimately chose the professional pathway over Kentucky, North Carolina, Florida State and Wake Forest. Buzelis has offers from two in-state schools Illinois and Western Illinois and interest from Wisconsin, Nebraska, Butler, George Washington and Creighton. All Rights Reserved. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson), Sign up for email alerts and breaking ACC insider news. SPECIAL THANKS: SLOCHESub to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SlocheFollow Us On Social Media!Twitter: http://bit.ly/2zHv7dJInstagram: http://b. Matas Buzelis' (Bel Aire, KS) Sunrise Christian Academy Career Home Matas Buzelis is one of the biggest stars on the Nike EYBL circuit and a top-10 recruit in the class of 2023. Rivals.com recruiting analyst Edgy Tim OHalloran said Leongas has good upside. 33 composite recruit last summer and now sits at No. Also Brewster Academy is my school. [2] He transferred to Brewster Academy, a boarding school in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, midway through the start of the first semester of his sophomore year after Hinsdale Central's basketball season was postponed due to concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. Matas Buzelis, G/F, G League Ignite: At 6'9 or 6'10, Buzelis is a big forward who can handle the ball like a guard and make plays as both a scorer and passer. New Crystal Ball picks for top Kentucky basketball targets | Lexington Local target: UNC basketball, Hubert Davis make nearby recruit Jarin Stevenson a priority. Obviously, this is a bold move for Hubert Davis and North Carolina. Mechanically, his jumper also has an extended load up into a low release, although hes made strides in his ability to get it off. UNC Basketball: Matas Buzelis makes his final decision - Keeping It Heel As reported by ESPNs Jeff Borzello, UNC met with five-star 2023 recruit Matas Buzelis parents for an in-home April 28 visit in Chicago. Niles budget includes $1 million for Village Hall, $200K for fire station; Groot will bill residents for garbage, Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day, Aurora proposes $35 million bond issue to provide funds for projects, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. As he continued to grow, the guard skills never left. Duke and Kentucky are the current leaders for Buzelis, although Florida State, Wake Forest and Arizona are in the mix, too. Matas Buzelis from Sunrise Christian Academy drives to the basket during the GEICO High School Nationals quarterfinal against Montverde at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on Thursday, March 30,. Buzelis, a 6-foot-9 junior at New Hampshire's . Overall, its all about consistent reliability and efficiency, on both ends of the floor, but theres no denying his massive tools and talent. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. PI: For those who arent familiar with your game, describe your biggest strengths. Definitely builds endurance. Duke basketball: Jon Scheyer won't let Wildcats lick wounds - Ball Durham 8 in the class), five-star Florida power forward Ryan Jones Jr. (No. Timeline 2022 Jun 24, 2022: Commit Matas Buzelis commits to Professional Jun 2, 2022: Leaders Matas Buzelis names top. Buzelis grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois. Matas Buzelis Q&A - Pro Insight But now, things are starting to pick up and that includes a visit from UNC. Good times. "We have the consent of Matas Buzelis to represent the national team of Lithuania and his official registration in the FIBA system," Balciunas added. No. Hes pretty talented when it comes to his athleticism. I love playing point guard but I can play whatever position you want me to. However, all four fan bases were disappointed to see that Buzelis was not attending any of their universities. No. Tidbits: Barrington senior linebacker Evan Roper added an offer from Valparaiso on Oct. 14. Aidas Buzelis su mona Kristina ikagos apylinkse augina tris vaikus. High school basketball: Where top 2023 recruits are playing AAU Jackson committed to the Tar Heels on April 27, citing the programs family feel and consistency throughout his recruiting process. Senior forward led Sunrise Christian Academy to a 21-7 record, spot in GEICO Nationals later this month. PI: What are you ultimately looking for in a school of your choice? I obviously want to get better at the same time and improve all of my skills, but I think this team has the chance to be special. The North Carolina women's basketball program lands five-star transfer Indya Nivar. He reminds me of LaMelo Ball because hes a big, athletic point guard, Pirshin said. I like that because hes making me a better player. Matas Buzelis was a well-known name as one of the most heavily recruited basketball players in the Class of 2023. Matas Buzelis is a 6-9, 190-pound Small Forward from Wolfeboro, NH. Buzelis is averaging 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.7 blocks for Sunrise, which is 18-6 this season and listed at No. 7 overall on the 247Sports 2023 Composite, announced his five Matas Buzelis is a Lithuanian-American basketball player who currently attends Sunrise Christian Academy. Hubert Davis and North Carolina landed a big commitment in the 2023 class when five-star forward G.G. Early life and high school Buzelis grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois. F Matas Buzelis Expressions Elite, Nike EYBL. PI: Has anything you learned in swimming translated into basketball? Unfortunately, that will remain the case. I believe in coach Luke and what he does.. Updates GALORE on their progress incoming all weekend! Even now, Matas Buzelis considers himself a relative newcomer to basketball. The three-day, three-city barnstorming tour kicks off Friday and heads to Friends University on Saturday afternoon. He has advanced ball handling . Buzelis grew up in a family of hoopers, as both of his parents played professionally in Lithuania before immigrating to the United States. We're going to a Nike tournament to compete soon so its exciting. Wichita State athletics beat reporter. Jaunas atletas jau dabar laikomas vienu perspektyviausi krepinink JAV savo amiaus grupje. We're trying to get Matas, Wilcher said in a May podcast appearance on The Front Office. The Chicago native is drawing significant interest from big programs like UNC and Duke among others. Steve helped me get started at point guard, Buzelis said. UNC fans celebrate Final Four win against Duke. North Carolina will meet with Matas Buzelis parents tomorrow in Chicago for an in-home visit, sources told ESPN. Lukes not physically the biggest kid in the world, but he knows the offense like the back of his hand, OHalloran said. Hinsdale Central sophomore Matas Buzelis, left, hasnt played in a varsity game but received an offer from Illinois on Oct. 14. UNC heading to Chicago to meet with five-star recruit's parents I was so focused on swimming, but I found a passion for basketball. 2 in the country behind Duke) with commitments from Jackson and fellow five-star Simeon Wilcher, the program is pursuing another top rising senior while making inroads in the class below. His recruiting has been hurt due to the coronavirus pandemic, especially after playing nearly all of last season with a torn ACL. He truly is a guard with the way he handles the ball and the way he moves and shoots it and scores it. A List Of Class Of 2023 Guys That Marquette Contacted - Anonymous Eagle Good luck to all of our players suiting up for the first NCAA live period, which kicks off today! Matas Buzelis family to meet with UNC staff - ACCSports.com 7 G Robert Dillingham Team CP3, Nike EYBL. Buzelis also plays for Mac Irvin Fire, the same team current Illini Ayo Dosunmu,. In the 2024 class, UNCs kept its focus narrow and local so far. UNC basketball five-star commit Ian Jackson was named a standout for Saturday at the Adidas AAU event. Kansas and North Carolina are the last teams standing, with one final game remaining in this men's NCAA Tournament. But he definitely has it. 2022-23 Leaf Exotic Basketball Checklist and Details He was named the camps MVP, which was mentioned by Givony in slotting him No. 6-9, 195 | Class of 2023. It was exciting, Buzelis said. I can play whatever somebody needs me to play. Photo: USA Basketball. 2023 Kentucky target Matas Buzelis chooses G-League - A Sea Of Blue Everyone has a role on the team and it just makes the game 10 times more fun. The next step for UNC and Buzelis is, naturally, coordinating a visit. This news comes the same day that UNC landed 2023 5-star power forward GG Jackson. Watch popular content from the following creators: LTU Basketball(@ltubasketball), fij(@sofijabuzelis), doctormaddog(@doctormaddog), doctormaddog(@doctormaddog), brhoops(@brhoops) . But the 6-foot-8, 175-pounder made headlines across the state when he picked up an offer from Illinois on Oct. 14. 2024 NBA mock draft: Who ESPN has the OKC Thunder selecting Please check your email for a confirmation. His athleticism is so fluid and effortless. Buzelis, a. Get ready. -. Four-star Gaston Christian guard Jahseem Felton, who recently transferred to California, has also reported contact (and has notable Tar Heel ties), while four-star North Mecklenburg forward Isaiah Evans hasnt reported any UNC contact but said he has a certain favoritism for in-state programs. After news broke that North Carolina was meeting with five-star recruit Matas Buzelis parents last week, Bacot took to Twitter to show how he feels about the talented recruit and encouraged UNC fans to show him some love: @BuzelisMatas already choped it up with cuz !
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