Anthony Mathis
![]() 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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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.
Early life and high school career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Charilaos Trikoupis (2020)
[edit]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.
Austin Spurs (2021–2022)
[edit]On 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)
[edit]On February 22, 2022, Mathis was traded to the Texas Legends, following the injury of several Legends guards.[14]
Personal life
[edit]When 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.
External links
[edit]- 1996 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Canada
- American expatriate basketball people in Greece
- Austin Spurs players
- Basketball players from Oregon
- Charilaos Trikoupis B.C. players
- New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players
- Oregon Ducks men's basketball players
- People from West Linn, Oregon
- Saskatchewan Rattlers players
- Shooting guards
- Sportspeople from the Portland metropolitan area