Washington Wizards: A look at the 2019 Summer League roster
By Ben Yokoyama
5. 2019 undrafted players
Armoni Brooks, 6’3” G, Houston
Armoni Brooks is a long 6’3” guard who can shoot the ball from way downtown. The 21-year-old decided to stay in the draft after his junior year in school but did not hear his name called during the draft.
He helped his Cougars to the NCAA Tournament his sophomore year (9.2 points per game) and his junior year (13.4 PPG), when he also earned second team All-AAC honors.
His shooting gives him a good case for staying in the league. He shot 39.7 percent on 3’s in college and displayed range well beyond the college 3-point line. If his specialization in the 3-ball continues at the next level, he could find his way onto a pro roster.
Corey Davis Jr., 6’1” PG, Houston
Corey Davis Jr. has worked for his opportunity in the Summer League. He played two years at San Jacinto Community College, averaging 15.5 points and 4.6 assists, before transferring to the University of Houston for his final two years.
He and his old-school short shorts look were named first team All-AAC his senior year after averaging 17.0 points and leading the Cougars along with Brooks.
This 22-year-old’s 3-point skills are excellent, as he shot 39.9 percent in college on 7.4 attempts per game.
Not only did he handle the ball on offense, but he also displayed great leadership skills on a Houston team whose opponents shot the lowest field goal percentage in the nation during the 2018-19 season.
At times, Davis can be too passive on offense, but when he gets hot he can score quickly.
Garrison Mathews, 6’7” G, Lipscomb
The Wizards liked what they saw in college from 22-year-old Garrison Mathews because they quietly signed him to a two-way deal after the NBA Draft.
This big guard had a great college career and was named Atlantic Sun Conference player of the year in 2018-19 after averaging 20.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. This was his second straight year leading the conference in scoring.
Lipscomb's Garrison Mathews has agreed to a two way contract with the Washington Wizards, a source told ESPN.
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 21, 2019
Mathews, like Brooks and Davis, can shoot the ball from deep (40.3 percent last season) and can score off the dribble inside the arc.
He even led the mid-major school to the NIT tournament final. If his excellent interior game can still be effective at the next level, then he has a good chance to make an NBA roster, however his size and shooting are currently his best attributes.