The G-League Ignite forward is in contention for the 6th pick in the 2024 draft
Although unknown to College basketball fans, Buzelis has been one of the highest rated prospects of the 2024 draft class for the past 12 months. In September 2023, ESPN had Buzelis rated as the 3rd best prospect in the class before the 2023/24 G-League Ignite season.
Off the ball, Buzelis is a very good cutter, making smart reads and attacking the rim with both aggression and smoothness. He can rise up for vicious dunks or finish with reverses to protect the ball from shot blockers. For him to show that area as a strength in the poor context that was the G-League ignite with very little playmaking and talent suggests there is even more potential in this area.
Weighing in at only 197 lb at the combine, he comes in lighter than guard 6'3 guards Jared McCain and Isaiah Collier, although he claims to be at 205 lb now. No matter how tough or skilled you are, that strength disadvantage at 6'10 will significantly impact a player's effectiveness in every aspect of the game. Long term, Buzelis' narrow hips and skinny frame don't fill you with confidence that he will ever fill out as you would hope.
The playmaking might be the biggest mystery. Billed as a jumbo wing creator in his younger days, Buzelis was a blackhole on offense this season. The Ignite team desperately needed shot creation, but Buzelis settled into a role as a play finisher, recording only 70 assists to 77 turnovers. Off-ball, Buzelis over helps on defense. This has helped prop up his impressive steal and block numbers, but came at the cost for giving shooters too much space on the perimeter. With his below average wingspan for his position, his closeouts don't always impact shooters ranking in the 25th percentile on close-outs according to Synergy.
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