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Don't think it's been noted yet, but ESPN finally developed his profile. 79 rating, 3 star.
Here is the Insider scouting report:
ESPN Analyst
Updated 09/27/2017
Strengths:
Matthews is a big lefty wing with a lot of upside. He can impact the game in a variety of ways, play multiple positions, and may just be scratching the surface of his potential. He has good size on the wing, big hands, and natural fluidity and athleticism as he continues to grow into his body and fill out his frame. He has potential as a shot-maker, converting 37% from behind the arc and 85% from the stripe during the recent UAA season, but the versatility to score in all three ranges. He has good finishing touch around the rim, a little bit of a floater game, and can be both smooth and athletic in the open floor. He's a solid rebounder on the wing with the potential to defend multiple positions down the road.
Weaknesses:
His ability to play through contact should improve as he builds up his body but he can struggle in that area right now, both getting bumped off the line of his drives at times and also when attempting to finish in traffic. He also needs to be more willing to seek out contact in order to get himself to the free-throw line more. Physically, while he has a wiry build, he's also not as long as he looks with a measured 6-foot-7 wingspan. From a skill standpoint, he could further develop his ball-handling ability, specifically with his right hand. His overall motor could stand to improve as well as he doesn't always impact the game like a player with his talent level should.
Bottom Line:
Matthews is a talent with good size, budding versatility, and a lot of upside on the wing but he needs to develop his body, willingness to play through contact, and his right hand in order for his productivity to start catching up to his potential.
Here is the Insider scouting report:
ESPN Analyst
Updated 09/27/2017
Strengths:
Matthews is a big lefty wing with a lot of upside. He can impact the game in a variety of ways, play multiple positions, and may just be scratching the surface of his potential. He has good size on the wing, big hands, and natural fluidity and athleticism as he continues to grow into his body and fill out his frame. He has potential as a shot-maker, converting 37% from behind the arc and 85% from the stripe during the recent UAA season, but the versatility to score in all three ranges. He has good finishing touch around the rim, a little bit of a floater game, and can be both smooth and athletic in the open floor. He's a solid rebounder on the wing with the potential to defend multiple positions down the road.
Weaknesses:
His ability to play through contact should improve as he builds up his body but he can struggle in that area right now, both getting bumped off the line of his drives at times and also when attempting to finish in traffic. He also needs to be more willing to seek out contact in order to get himself to the free-throw line more. Physically, while he has a wiry build, he's also not as long as he looks with a measured 6-foot-7 wingspan. From a skill standpoint, he could further develop his ball-handling ability, specifically with his right hand. His overall motor could stand to improve as well as he doesn't always impact the game like a player with his talent level should.
Bottom Line:
Matthews is a talent with good size, budding versatility, and a lot of upside on the wing but he needs to develop his body, willingness to play through contact, and his right hand in order for his productivity to start catching up to his potential.