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Jersey Number 4
Cameron Matthews
- Position:
- G/F
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Olive Branch, Miss.
- High School/Previous School:
- Olive Branch HS
Bio
HONORS & AWARDS
2024-25 NABC All-Southeast District Second Team • National Association of Basketball Coaches
2024-25 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
2024-25 Top 10 Glue Guy • College Hoops Today • Jon Rothstein
2024-25 All-SEC Defensive Team • Coaches
2024-25 Top 16 Preseason Glue Guy • College Hoops Today • Jon Rothstein
2023-24 All-SEC Defensive Team • Coaches
2023-24 Top 10 Glue Guy • College Hoops Today • Jon Rothstein
2020-21 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
CAREER
Matthews played in a school record 167 games … Earned 100 of his 120 career starts and started in 100 of the team’s 103 games over the last three seasons under Coach Jans … One of nine players in program history which includes teammates Shawn Jones Jr. and KeShawn Murphy to see action on three NCAA Tournament squads through 2024-25 … Hit on 53.3 percent of his field goal attempts (375-of-703) and 55.6 percent at the foul line (212-of-381) … The only player in SEC history to pile up at least 975 points, 850 rebounds, 375 and 250 steals … Collected 806 of his 986 points (81.7 percent), 657 of his 871 rebounds (75.4 percent), 303 of his 381 assists (79.5 percent), 205 of his 274 steals (74.8 percent) and 70 of his 95 blocks (73.7 percent) during the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons … The 274 steals are a State program record and finished 4th in SEC history … The 871 rebounds are 6th, the 381 assists are 9th, the 95 blocks are 11th and his 53.3 field goal percentage was tied for 11th in program history … Impacted winning with a +654 plus/minus rating in 103 games under Coach Jans … Collected 38 games with at least a +10 mark and 13 times with a least at +2- mark … Registered 31 of his 34 games with 10+ points coupled with 81 of his 99 games with 2+ assists, 78 of his 96 games of 5+ rebounds and 60 of his 79 outings with multiple steals over the last three seasons ... State was 23-11 when Matthews scores 10+ points, 16-5 when Matthews dished out 5+ assists and 8-1 when he picked up 5+ steals …
2024-25 • GRADUATE SENIOR
Matthews started in 32 of his 34 appearances where he averaged 7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals per game … Second straight season as All-SEC Defensive Team where he joined Jarvis Varnado as the only players in program history to accomplish the feat multiple times … One of 15 players nationally on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List … The 2.4 steals paced the SEC, while the 6.7 rebounds was 10th, the 3.6 assists was 11th and the 1.5 assist-to-turnover ratio was 13th … The last State player to lead the SEC in steals was Winsome Frazier in 2003-04 … His 82 steals were tied for second-most in a season with Chuck Evans (1992-93) and only behind Evans (1991-92) … Netted a +184 plus/minus rating.
2024-25 • BEST GAMES
Matthews notched 12 points fueled by an 8-for-10 clip at the foul line against Utah (Nov. 17) … Pulled down a season’s best 13 rebounds versus Southeastern Louisiana (Nov. 12) and No. 18 PITT (Dec. 4) … Notched a season-high eight assists at SMU (Nov. 22) … Came away with 14 points, six rebounds and four steals against Butler (Nov. 29) … Broke the program steals record during the McNeese State game (Dec. 14) … Provided 12 points, nine rebounds and six assists in road win over No. 21 Memphis (Dec. 21) … Dialed up 16 points at Vanderbilt (Jan. 7) … Amassed a pair of double-doubles against ranked SEC foes: a career-high tying 19 points with 10 rebounds and six steals versus No. 6 Kentucky (Jan. 11) followed by 10 points, 11 rebounds and four steals against No. 21 Ole Miss (Jan. 18) … Collected six steals during win over No. 7 Texas A&M (Feb. 18) … Added 13 points at Arkansas (March 8) in regular season finale … Grabbed 10 rebounds coupled with five assists and two points versus Baylor (March 21) at NCAA Tournament.
2023-24 • SENIOR
Matthews was the only State player to start in all 35 games … Improved his averages to 9.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 steals per game … Drained 62.4 percent from the floor (131-of-210) and 55.5 percent at the foul line (66-of-119) … The 4th State player to earn All-SEC Defensive Team honors joining Abdul Ado (2020-21), Greg Carter (1990-91) and Jarvis Varnado (2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10) … Amassed a team-leading +243 plus/minus ratio when on the floor fueled by 10 games with at least a +15 mark … One of two Power 6 players and one of three players nationally to secure at least 9.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals in 2023-24 … The list included Kadary Richmond (Seton Hall) and Robert Ford (Montana State) … Collected 15 outings in double figures which was 3rd on the team … Ranked among the SEC’s top 10 in steals (2.09 – 2nd), total rebounds (6.83 – 7th), offensive rebounds (2.46 – tied 7th) and defensive rebounds (4.37 – 10th) … His 73 steals were 4th most for a single season in program history only behind Chuck Evans (1991-92, 1992-93) and Derrick Zimmerman (2001-02) … The 18 outings with multiple steals were 3rd among SEC players trailing only Reed Sheppard (Kentucky) and Wade Taylor IV (Texas A&M).
2023-24 • BEST GAMES
Matthews opened the season with eight points, nine rebounds and three steals against Arizona State (Nov. 9) … Drained all six shot attempts en route to 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals versus Nicholls (Nov. 24) … Stuffed the stats sheet with nine points, five steals and three blocks coupled with season’s best of 12 rebounds and seven assists against North Texas (Dec. 17) … Dialed up a season-high 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds versus Rutgers (Dec. 23) for the first of six double-doubles … Added eight points, eight rebounds and six assists at No. 8 Kentucky (Jan. 17) … Turned in consecutive double-doubles with 14 points and 11 rebounds against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 27) followed by 16 points, 12 rebounds and five assists at Ole Miss (Jan. 30) … Chipped nine points, seven rebounds, a career-high seven steals and four assists at Missouri (Feb. 10) … The 7 steals were tied for 3rd most in program history for a single game … Came away with 17 points and 10 rebounds versus Arkansas (Feb. 17) … Wrapped up regular season with a season-high tying 18 points to go along with 11 rebounds and four assists against No. 17 South Carolina (March 9) … Dropped in 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals versus No. 5 Tennessee (March 15) in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals … The first player in program history to hit all seven of his shot attempts during a SEC Tournament game … Provided eight points, five rebounds and four steals against Michigan State (March 21) in NCAA Tournament Round of 64.
2022-23 • JUNIOR
Matthews was one of six players to appear in all 34 games … Started in 33 games, the only time he came off the bench was at No. 8 Tennessee (Jan. 3) … Dialed up 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game … Sank 48.5 percent from the field (83-of-171) and 69.6 percent at the free throw line (64-of-92) … One of two SEC players and one of six Power 5 players to secure at least 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals … The list included Kobe Brown (Missouri), Jamie Jaquez Jr. (UCLA), Caleb McConnell (Rutgers), Kevin McCullar (Kansas) and Justyn Mutts (Virginia Tech) … The 1.5 steals were tied for 14th in the SEC rankings … One of three players joined by Dashawn Davis and Shakeel Moore with 50+ steals … The first time in program history that State has had three players collect 50+ steals during the same season … Came away with 25 games of 2+ assists, 22 games of 5+rebounds and 17 games of 2+ steals … The 17 games with multiple steals were tied for eighth among SEC players.
2022-23 • BEST GAMES
Matthews managed a career-best five blocks against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Nov. 7) during the season opener … Provided 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks at Minnesota (Dec. 11) … Registered five of his last eight outings of 10+ points against SEC competition … Nearly tucked away a double-double with eight points and a season’s best 11 rebounds against Florida (Jan. 21) … Amassed 10.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.0 steals per contest over a nine-game stretch (Jan. 28-Feb. 25) ... Began run with first career double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds in State’s win over No. 11 TCU (Jan. 28) … Picked up 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals versus Missouri (Feb. 4) … Dialed up six of his 10 points over the last 1:13 highlighted by a huge putback layup and four clutch free throws at Arkansas (Feb. 11) … Notched 11 points, seven rebounds and then career-best six assists against Kentucky (Feb. 15) … Exploded for 17 points to go along with seven rebounds and three assists at Ole Miss (Feb. 18) … Capped nine-game stretch with 11-point performance aided by a 7-of-9 effort at foul line versus No. 25 Texas A&M (Feb. 25) … Added two points and seven rebounds against Pittsburgh (March 14) at NCAA Tournament First Four.
2021-22 • SOPHOMORE
Matthews secured 2.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.2 assists per game … Appeared in 33 games with 10 starts … Started the team’s first four games (Nov. 10-Nov. 21) … Connected on 52.9 percent from the field (36-of-68), 30.8 percent on three-point attempts (4-of-13) and 58.3 percent at the free throw line (21-of-36) … His 44 steals were second on the team … Registered 5+ rebounds 13 times, multiple steals on 12 occasions and multiple assists in seven games.
2021-22 • BEST GAMES
Matthews turned in a solid all-around effort with seven points, a career-high 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks against North Alabama (Nov. 10) in season opener … Fired in a season’s best 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting versus Montana (Nov. 13) … Upped his averages to 6.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.3 assists per game over his four SEC starts … Nearly compiled his first career double-double with nine points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals at Ole Miss (Jan. 8) … Amassed a SEC season-high 10 points against Georgia (Jan. 12) … Provided four points, eight rebounds and four steals at No. 12 Kentucky (Jan. 25) … Collected four rebounds, three steals and two assists at Texas A&M (March 5) in regular season finale.
2020-21 • FRESHMAN
Matthews posted 2.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game … Made 31 appearances with 10 starts … Started the team’s first six games (Nov. 25-Dec. 12) and the last two games (March 27-28) of the season at the NIT … Hit on 44.0 percent from the floor (33-of-75) and 31.3 percent at the foul line (10-of-32) … His 38 assists and 25 steals were fourth on the team … Recorded double figures one time and five-plus points on six occasions … Added 5+ rebounds in five outings … Tallied multiple assists in 11 games and multiple steals in seven games.
2020-21 • BEST GAMES
Matthews stuffed the stats sheet with eight points, five rebounds and a season-high three steals versus Clemson (Nov. 25) in season opener … One of six true freshmen at State to start a season opener under Ben Howland … Scored first career basket and first basket of the season on a fastbreak runner with 18:51 left in first half … Distributed a season-high five assists during the Texas State game (Nov. 30) … Secured game-clinching steal during closing seconds on Scotty Pippen Jr. at Vanderbilt (Jan. 9) … Turned in SEC season’s best six points and a season-high seven rebounds at No. 18 Alabama (Jan. 23) … Improved marks to 6.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game in four NIT appearances (March 20-28) … Collected two critical steals over the last 91 seconds against Saint Louis (March 20) during NIT Round of 16 … Exploded for season-high 19 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists versus Memphis (March 28) in NIT Finals.
HIGH SCHOOL
A versatile forward who possesses great handles, can see the floor and attack the rim … Solid defender who is a strong rebounder and rim protector … Prepped under Eric Rombaugh at Olive Branch High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi … Notched 16.2 points, 14.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 3.1 blocks per game as a senior … An All-State Second-Team performer and listed among 2019-20 “Dandy Dozen” by Jackson Clarion-Ledger … Olive Branch secured a 23-6 record and appeared in MHSAA 6A state quarterfinals in 2019-20 … Averaged 11.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.2 blocks per game as a junior … Olive Branch came away with a 26-8 record and was the MHSAA Class 5A state runner-up … Olive Branch went 28-4 and won the school’s first MHSAA Class 5A state championship over Forest Hill in 2017-18 … Played the AAU circuit for Team Thad out of Memphis, Tennessee founded by NBA player Thaddeus Young … Also recruited by Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Ole Miss and Memphis among others … Inked his National Letter of Intent (NLI) in November 2019 … Joined by Derek Fountain, Andersson Garcia, Keondre Montgomery, Reggie Morris and Deivon Smith as State’s true freshman class in 2020-21 … Fountain, Matthews and Montgomery were the state of Mississippi’s top three prospects for Class of 2020.
PERSONAL
Born on December 23, 2001 … Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies.
2024-25 NABC All-Southeast District Second Team • National Association of Basketball Coaches
2024-25 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
2024-25 Top 10 Glue Guy • College Hoops Today • Jon Rothstein
2024-25 All-SEC Defensive Team • Coaches
2024-25 Top 16 Preseason Glue Guy • College Hoops Today • Jon Rothstein
2023-24 All-SEC Defensive Team • Coaches
2023-24 Top 10 Glue Guy • College Hoops Today • Jon Rothstein
2020-21 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
CAREER
Matthews played in a school record 167 games … Earned 100 of his 120 career starts and started in 100 of the team’s 103 games over the last three seasons under Coach Jans … One of nine players in program history which includes teammates Shawn Jones Jr. and KeShawn Murphy to see action on three NCAA Tournament squads through 2024-25 … Hit on 53.3 percent of his field goal attempts (375-of-703) and 55.6 percent at the foul line (212-of-381) … The only player in SEC history to pile up at least 975 points, 850 rebounds, 375 and 250 steals … Collected 806 of his 986 points (81.7 percent), 657 of his 871 rebounds (75.4 percent), 303 of his 381 assists (79.5 percent), 205 of his 274 steals (74.8 percent) and 70 of his 95 blocks (73.7 percent) during the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons … The 274 steals are a State program record and finished 4th in SEC history … The 871 rebounds are 6th, the 381 assists are 9th, the 95 blocks are 11th and his 53.3 field goal percentage was tied for 11th in program history … Impacted winning with a +654 plus/minus rating in 103 games under Coach Jans … Collected 38 games with at least a +10 mark and 13 times with a least at +2- mark … Registered 31 of his 34 games with 10+ points coupled with 81 of his 99 games with 2+ assists, 78 of his 96 games of 5+ rebounds and 60 of his 79 outings with multiple steals over the last three seasons ... State was 23-11 when Matthews scores 10+ points, 16-5 when Matthews dished out 5+ assists and 8-1 when he picked up 5+ steals …
2024-25 • GRADUATE SENIOR
Matthews started in 32 of his 34 appearances where he averaged 7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals per game … Second straight season as All-SEC Defensive Team where he joined Jarvis Varnado as the only players in program history to accomplish the feat multiple times … One of 15 players nationally on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List … The 2.4 steals paced the SEC, while the 6.7 rebounds was 10th, the 3.6 assists was 11th and the 1.5 assist-to-turnover ratio was 13th … The last State player to lead the SEC in steals was Winsome Frazier in 2003-04 … His 82 steals were tied for second-most in a season with Chuck Evans (1992-93) and only behind Evans (1991-92) … Netted a +184 plus/minus rating.
2024-25 • BEST GAMES
Matthews notched 12 points fueled by an 8-for-10 clip at the foul line against Utah (Nov. 17) … Pulled down a season’s best 13 rebounds versus Southeastern Louisiana (Nov. 12) and No. 18 PITT (Dec. 4) … Notched a season-high eight assists at SMU (Nov. 22) … Came away with 14 points, six rebounds and four steals against Butler (Nov. 29) … Broke the program steals record during the McNeese State game (Dec. 14) … Provided 12 points, nine rebounds and six assists in road win over No. 21 Memphis (Dec. 21) … Dialed up 16 points at Vanderbilt (Jan. 7) … Amassed a pair of double-doubles against ranked SEC foes: a career-high tying 19 points with 10 rebounds and six steals versus No. 6 Kentucky (Jan. 11) followed by 10 points, 11 rebounds and four steals against No. 21 Ole Miss (Jan. 18) … Collected six steals during win over No. 7 Texas A&M (Feb. 18) … Added 13 points at Arkansas (March 8) in regular season finale … Grabbed 10 rebounds coupled with five assists and two points versus Baylor (March 21) at NCAA Tournament.
2023-24 • SENIOR
Matthews was the only State player to start in all 35 games … Improved his averages to 9.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 steals per game … Drained 62.4 percent from the floor (131-of-210) and 55.5 percent at the foul line (66-of-119) … The 4th State player to earn All-SEC Defensive Team honors joining Abdul Ado (2020-21), Greg Carter (1990-91) and Jarvis Varnado (2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10) … Amassed a team-leading +243 plus/minus ratio when on the floor fueled by 10 games with at least a +15 mark … One of two Power 6 players and one of three players nationally to secure at least 9.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals in 2023-24 … The list included Kadary Richmond (Seton Hall) and Robert Ford (Montana State) … Collected 15 outings in double figures which was 3rd on the team … Ranked among the SEC’s top 10 in steals (2.09 – 2nd), total rebounds (6.83 – 7th), offensive rebounds (2.46 – tied 7th) and defensive rebounds (4.37 – 10th) … His 73 steals were 4th most for a single season in program history only behind Chuck Evans (1991-92, 1992-93) and Derrick Zimmerman (2001-02) … The 18 outings with multiple steals were 3rd among SEC players trailing only Reed Sheppard (Kentucky) and Wade Taylor IV (Texas A&M).
2023-24 • BEST GAMES
Matthews opened the season with eight points, nine rebounds and three steals against Arizona State (Nov. 9) … Drained all six shot attempts en route to 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals versus Nicholls (Nov. 24) … Stuffed the stats sheet with nine points, five steals and three blocks coupled with season’s best of 12 rebounds and seven assists against North Texas (Dec. 17) … Dialed up a season-high 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds versus Rutgers (Dec. 23) for the first of six double-doubles … Added eight points, eight rebounds and six assists at No. 8 Kentucky (Jan. 17) … Turned in consecutive double-doubles with 14 points and 11 rebounds against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 27) followed by 16 points, 12 rebounds and five assists at Ole Miss (Jan. 30) … Chipped nine points, seven rebounds, a career-high seven steals and four assists at Missouri (Feb. 10) … The 7 steals were tied for 3rd most in program history for a single game … Came away with 17 points and 10 rebounds versus Arkansas (Feb. 17) … Wrapped up regular season with a season-high tying 18 points to go along with 11 rebounds and four assists against No. 17 South Carolina (March 9) … Dropped in 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals versus No. 5 Tennessee (March 15) in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals … The first player in program history to hit all seven of his shot attempts during a SEC Tournament game … Provided eight points, five rebounds and four steals against Michigan State (March 21) in NCAA Tournament Round of 64.
2022-23 • JUNIOR
Matthews was one of six players to appear in all 34 games … Started in 33 games, the only time he came off the bench was at No. 8 Tennessee (Jan. 3) … Dialed up 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game … Sank 48.5 percent from the field (83-of-171) and 69.6 percent at the free throw line (64-of-92) … One of two SEC players and one of six Power 5 players to secure at least 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals … The list included Kobe Brown (Missouri), Jamie Jaquez Jr. (UCLA), Caleb McConnell (Rutgers), Kevin McCullar (Kansas) and Justyn Mutts (Virginia Tech) … The 1.5 steals were tied for 14th in the SEC rankings … One of three players joined by Dashawn Davis and Shakeel Moore with 50+ steals … The first time in program history that State has had three players collect 50+ steals during the same season … Came away with 25 games of 2+ assists, 22 games of 5+rebounds and 17 games of 2+ steals … The 17 games with multiple steals were tied for eighth among SEC players.
2022-23 • BEST GAMES
Matthews managed a career-best five blocks against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Nov. 7) during the season opener … Provided 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks at Minnesota (Dec. 11) … Registered five of his last eight outings of 10+ points against SEC competition … Nearly tucked away a double-double with eight points and a season’s best 11 rebounds against Florida (Jan. 21) … Amassed 10.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.0 steals per contest over a nine-game stretch (Jan. 28-Feb. 25) ... Began run with first career double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds in State’s win over No. 11 TCU (Jan. 28) … Picked up 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals versus Missouri (Feb. 4) … Dialed up six of his 10 points over the last 1:13 highlighted by a huge putback layup and four clutch free throws at Arkansas (Feb. 11) … Notched 11 points, seven rebounds and then career-best six assists against Kentucky (Feb. 15) … Exploded for 17 points to go along with seven rebounds and three assists at Ole Miss (Feb. 18) … Capped nine-game stretch with 11-point performance aided by a 7-of-9 effort at foul line versus No. 25 Texas A&M (Feb. 25) … Added two points and seven rebounds against Pittsburgh (March 14) at NCAA Tournament First Four.
2021-22 • SOPHOMORE
Matthews secured 2.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.2 assists per game … Appeared in 33 games with 10 starts … Started the team’s first four games (Nov. 10-Nov. 21) … Connected on 52.9 percent from the field (36-of-68), 30.8 percent on three-point attempts (4-of-13) and 58.3 percent at the free throw line (21-of-36) … His 44 steals were second on the team … Registered 5+ rebounds 13 times, multiple steals on 12 occasions and multiple assists in seven games.
2021-22 • BEST GAMES
Matthews turned in a solid all-around effort with seven points, a career-high 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks against North Alabama (Nov. 10) in season opener … Fired in a season’s best 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting versus Montana (Nov. 13) … Upped his averages to 6.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.3 assists per game over his four SEC starts … Nearly compiled his first career double-double with nine points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals at Ole Miss (Jan. 8) … Amassed a SEC season-high 10 points against Georgia (Jan. 12) … Provided four points, eight rebounds and four steals at No. 12 Kentucky (Jan. 25) … Collected four rebounds, three steals and two assists at Texas A&M (March 5) in regular season finale.
2020-21 • FRESHMAN
Matthews posted 2.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game … Made 31 appearances with 10 starts … Started the team’s first six games (Nov. 25-Dec. 12) and the last two games (March 27-28) of the season at the NIT … Hit on 44.0 percent from the floor (33-of-75) and 31.3 percent at the foul line (10-of-32) … His 38 assists and 25 steals were fourth on the team … Recorded double figures one time and five-plus points on six occasions … Added 5+ rebounds in five outings … Tallied multiple assists in 11 games and multiple steals in seven games.
2020-21 • BEST GAMES
Matthews stuffed the stats sheet with eight points, five rebounds and a season-high three steals versus Clemson (Nov. 25) in season opener … One of six true freshmen at State to start a season opener under Ben Howland … Scored first career basket and first basket of the season on a fastbreak runner with 18:51 left in first half … Distributed a season-high five assists during the Texas State game (Nov. 30) … Secured game-clinching steal during closing seconds on Scotty Pippen Jr. at Vanderbilt (Jan. 9) … Turned in SEC season’s best six points and a season-high seven rebounds at No. 18 Alabama (Jan. 23) … Improved marks to 6.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game in four NIT appearances (March 20-28) … Collected two critical steals over the last 91 seconds against Saint Louis (March 20) during NIT Round of 16 … Exploded for season-high 19 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists versus Memphis (March 28) in NIT Finals.
HIGH SCHOOL
A versatile forward who possesses great handles, can see the floor and attack the rim … Solid defender who is a strong rebounder and rim protector … Prepped under Eric Rombaugh at Olive Branch High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi … Notched 16.2 points, 14.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 3.1 blocks per game as a senior … An All-State Second-Team performer and listed among 2019-20 “Dandy Dozen” by Jackson Clarion-Ledger … Olive Branch secured a 23-6 record and appeared in MHSAA 6A state quarterfinals in 2019-20 … Averaged 11.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.2 blocks per game as a junior … Olive Branch came away with a 26-8 record and was the MHSAA Class 5A state runner-up … Olive Branch went 28-4 and won the school’s first MHSAA Class 5A state championship over Forest Hill in 2017-18 … Played the AAU circuit for Team Thad out of Memphis, Tennessee founded by NBA player Thaddeus Young … Also recruited by Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Ole Miss and Memphis among others … Inked his National Letter of Intent (NLI) in November 2019 … Joined by Derek Fountain, Andersson Garcia, Keondre Montgomery, Reggie Morris and Deivon Smith as State’s true freshman class in 2020-21 … Fountain, Matthews and Montgomery were the state of Mississippi’s top three prospects for Class of 2020.
PERSONAL
Born on December 23, 2001 … Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies.
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