Illinois’ stretch-four spark plug with rebounding grit
In the 2022-23 season, Matthew Mayer gave Illinois a versatile 6-foot-9 G/F who could score in bunches, rebound like an extra big, and provide matchup trouble from the perimeter; he averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and shot 74.1% from the line in 33 starts. Mayer’s calling cards are his floor-spacing upside, positional size, and high-energy, do-a-bit-of-everything style—though the shot can run hot-and-cold, so he fits best as a secondary creator and tough, modern wing-forward rather than a pure lead scorer.
