Matas Buzelis
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Rankings
1
Covers
1
Records
Buzelis's rookie season was a strong foundation. Being named to the All-Rookie Second Team as a 20-year-old put him among the top first-year players. His high school accolades, Illinois Mr. Basketball and top national ranking, underscore his elite prospect status. He also made history as the first player from the 2024 draft class to sign a contract, a small but notable distinction.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
G League Ignite Captain
Named a team captain for the 2023-24 season.
NBA Draft First Round Pick (11th overall)
Selected 11th overall by the Chicago Bulls.
Rankings & Lists
247Sports Composite
ESPN 100
RSCI
Magazine Covers
SLAM Magazine
February 2024
The Next One?
Records & Feats
First player from 2024 NBA draft class to sign a rookie contract
Matas Buzelis signed his four-year rookie scale contract with the Chicago Bulls in July 2024, before any other player from that draft class.