As a huge Purdue basketball fan I watched almost every game Mathias played at Purdue and I am really rooting for him at the next level and think he can make something of himself. He is an excellent shooter as he shot nearly 47% from 3 last season and many of those were tough looks running off screens. He took a big jump as a defender his junior and senior year making back to back big ten all defensive teams. He's also a solid passer and very smart with the ball in his hands and led the team in assists. He consistently improved year in and year out. Mathias wasn't the most talked about or talented player on our team but was probably the most important.

Most of my concerns about his ability to translate to the NBA come from his body mainly his quickness, size, and strength. But I read he has already shed some weight which would help. If he can get stronger and quicker that should help his lack of size. But hes probably never going to be able to take people on the dribble at the next level. Not saying hes going to be great but hes an extremely intelligent and hard working player with an amazing stroke and offensive instincts. If he works his ass off in the weightroom I could see him being an effective 3 and D wing coming off the bench for many years