Anthony Mathis

Anthony Mathis (born November 23, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for New Mexico and Oregon.

Anthony Mathis
Mathis in December 2019
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1996-11-23) November 23, 1996
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Linn
(West Linn, Oregon)
College
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020Charilaos Trikoupis
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Mathis 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

Mathis 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

Charilaos Trikoupis (2020)

On 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.

On January 11, 2021, Mathis was selected 31st overall by the Austin Spurs in that month's 2021 NBA G League draft.[11]

Personal life

When Mathis was in sixth grade, Payton Pritchard's parents became Mathis's legal guardians.[12]

References
  1. Nemec, Andrew (June 5, 2019). "Anthony Mathis, New Mexico graduate transfer and leading scorer, commits to Oregon Ducks". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 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.
  3. Nemec, Andrew (March 11, 2015). "West Linn junior Payton Pritchard writing legendary legacy". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. 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.
  5. "No. 6 Nevada struggles in 85-58 loss to New Mexico". ESPN. Associated Press. January 5, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  6. "Mathis Named All-Mountain West Third Team". New Mexico Lobos. March 12, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  7. Grammer, Geoff (June 3, 2019). "Lobo Anthony Mathis announces he will transfer from UNM". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  8. Crepea, James (December 15, 2019). "Back in shooting stroke, Anthony Mathis helps fuel Oregon's win at Michigan". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  9. "Mathis inks at Charilaos at the beginning of his pro career". Eurobasket. July 23, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  10. "Anthony Mathis officially signs with Trikoupis BC". Sportando. July 25, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  11. "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.
  12. Smith, Mark (June 5, 2019). "HOMEWARD BOUND: FORMER LOBO ANTHONY MATHIS COMMITS TO OREGON AS A GRADUATE TRANSFER". Enchantment Sports. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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