Anthony Mathis (born November 23, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the BC Kalev of the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League. He played college basketball for New Mexico and Oregon.
 Mathis in December 2019 | |
| No. 32 – BC Kalev/Cramo | |
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Korvpalli Meistriliiga Latvian-Estonian Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 23, 1996 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West Linn (West Linn, Oregon) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2020: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020 | Charilaos Trikoupis |
| 2021–2022 | Austin Spurs |
| 2022 | Texas Legends |
| 2022 | Uppsala Basket |
| 2022–2023 | CSM Târgu Mureș |
| 2023 | Saskatchewan Rattlers |
| 2023–present | Kalev/Cramo |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life and high school career
editMathis attended West Linn High School alongside Payton Pritchard. He helped win three 6A state basketball titles.[1] As a junior, Mathis was named to the Class 6A first-team all-state.[2] He scored 38 points in an upset of Joseph Wheeler High School in the Les Schwab Invitational during his senior season.[3] In May 2014, he committed to New Mexico over Oregon State, Portland and UNLV.[2]
College career
editMathis averaged 2.3 points per game as a freshman at New Mexico. He averaged 2.9 points per game as a sophomore and an injury ended his season after 10 games. Following the season, Mathis contemplated quitting basketball and eventually asked coach Craig Neal for a release from his scholarship in order to transfer. While talking with potential schools, Neal was fired and Mathis ended up remaining at New Mexico under new coach Paul Weir. As a junior, Mathis averaged 12.7 points per game, making 98 three pointers while shooting 47.3 percent from behind the arc, fourth-highest in Division 1.[4] He scored a career-high 27 points on January 5, 2019, in a 85–58 win over sixth-ranked Nevada.[5] He averaged 14.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game as a senior, setting a school record with 106 made three-pointers on 41.6 percent shooting.[1] Mathis was named to the Third Team All-Mountain West for the second straight season.[6]
On April 17, Mathis was granted an additional season of eligibility by the NCAA on account of his injury-shortened sophomore season.[7] On June 5, Mathis committed to Oregon as a graduate transfer, choosing the Ducks over Boston College, Kansas, Houston, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M, among others.[1] Mathis scored 19 points on December 14, shooting 6-of-10 from three-point range, in a 71–70 win over fifth-ranked Michigan.[8] As a redshirt senior, Mathis averaged 8.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.[9]
Professional career
editCharilaos Trikoupis (2020)
editOn July 25, 2020, Mathis signed his first professional contract with Charilaos Trikoupis of the Greek Basket League.[10] On December 14, 2020, he parted ways with the Greek team.
Austin Spurs (2021–2022)
editOn January 11, 2021, Mathis was selected 31st overall by the Austin Spurs in that month's 2021 NBA G League draft.[11] He made his debut for the Spurs on February 10, 2021, finishing with four points in a win against the Memphis Hustle.[12]
On October 27, 2021, Mathis re-signed with the Austin Spurs.[13]
Texas Legends (2022)
editOn February 22, 2022, Mathis was traded to the Texas Legends, following the injury of several Legends guards.[14]
Personal life
editWhen Mathis was in sixth grade, Payton Pritchard's parents became Mathis's legal guardians.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c Nemec, Andrew (June 5, 2019). "Anthony Mathis, New Mexico graduate transfer and leading scorer, commits to Oregon Ducks". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Daschel, Nick (May 15, 2014). "Anthony Mathis of state champion West Linn commits to New Mexico over Oregon State and Nevada-Las Vegas". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Nemec, Andrew (March 11, 2015). "West Linn junior Payton Pritchard writing legendary legacy". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Mark (March 6, 2019). "ANTHONY MATHIS' LONG AND WINDING LOBO ROAD MAKES FINAL PIT STOP — AND IT COULD BE ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS". Enchantment Sports. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "No. 6 Nevada struggles in 85-58 loss to New Mexico". ESPN. Associated Press. January 5, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Mathis Named All-Mountain West Third Team". New Mexico Lobos. March 12, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Grammer, Geoff (June 3, 2019). "Lobo Anthony Mathis announces he will transfer from UNM". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Crepea, James (December 15, 2019). "Back in shooting stroke, Anthony Mathis helps fuel Oregon's win at Michigan". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Mathis inks at Charilaos at the beginning of his pro career". Eurobasket. July 23, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Lupo, Nicola (July 25, 2020). "Anthony Mathis officially signs with Trikoupis BC". Sportando. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Austin Spurs select Jonathan Kasibabu, Anthony Mathis and Kaleb Johnson in 2021 NBA G League draft". NBA.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Swanson, Mike (February 12, 2021). "Two Oregon State Beavers, one Oregon Duck make their pro debut : Locals in the NBA and G League". The Oregonian. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Austin Spurs [@austin_spurs] (October 27, 2021). "Our 2021-22 training camp roster is set!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Mark (June 5, 2019). "HOMEWARD BOUND: FORMER LOBO ANTHONY MATHIS COMMITS TO OREGON AS A GRADUATE TRANSFER". Enchantment Sports. Retrieved August 7, 2020.