Cameron Matthews
Cameron Matthews, born on December 23, 2001, in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is an American basketball player. Standing 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) tall and weighing 107 kg (235 lb), he plays as a power forward. Matthews attended Olive Branch High School before committing to Mississippi State University. He played college basketball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2020 to 2025. During his college career, he earned significant accolades, including being named to the SEC All-Defensive team twice, in 2024 and 2025. In the 2021-22 season, Matthews averaged 2.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.2 assists per game, appearing in 33 games with 10 starts. In the 2025 NBA draft, Cameron Matthews was not selected. However, his professional aspirations did not end there. After the draft, he signed with the Houston Rockets as a free agent, securing an opportunity to join their roster. This move was widely reported by sports news outlets, highlighting his transition from a standout college player to a professional prospect.
