NBA Draft 2019 Prospect Watch: Matisse Thybulle

Weaknesses

As great of a prospect as he is and projects to be on the next level defensively, there are a number of question marks revolving around Thybulle’s offensive services.

The biggest being, as it relates to his NBA prospects that is, his three-point stroke. Over his four years, Thybulle hit on 35.8 percent of his 534 three-point tries with the overwhelming majority of them coming from spot up situations.

That’s certainly more than a promising return for what is a supposed weakness on paper and it also should be noted that Thybulle shot 78.2 percent on his 216 total free throw attempts over his time with the Huskies. But Thybulle’s shot mechanics, particularly the speed in which he’s able to get off his shot, will have to be refined, considering the jump in athleticism to the NBA.

Arguably the next biggest concern as it relates to the 22-year-old is his physicality and size. That mostly shows in his capabilities in the rebounding department as Thybulle was a below-average contributor in that regard, averaging 3.1 total rebounds per game over his four years (2.2 defensive rebounds per game over that span too).

And despite his solid efficiency when converting scoring chances at the basket as he put down 71.1 percent of his 76 attempts at the rim last season according to Will Schreefer’s shot chart tool at The Stepien, Thybulle’s deferential nature could hinder his willingness to drive down the paint and try to score in the heart of opposing NBA defenses.