Matyas Larson is a 6 foot 4 point guard with strong size for the position and a mature approach to the game.
Playing at St. Croix Central High School and competing on the BSB 17U circuit, Larson shows a steady command of tempo and consistently plays with poise beyond his years.
He is at his best with the ball in his hands, reading the floor, organizing teammates, and making the right decision at the right time.
Offensively, Larson is a reliable perimeter shooter with sound mechanics and confident range, especially off the catch.
He can also score off the bounce when defenders close out too aggressively, using length and body control to get into the lane.
While not an explosive athlete, he understands angles and spacing, allowing him to finish through contact or find open shooters.
His passing vision stands out, particularly in drive and kick situations and early offense reads.
Defensively, Larson uses his size and instincts to disrupt passing lanes and guard multiple perimeter positions.
He competes on that end and shows solid positional awareness.
His basketball IQ consistently shows up in transition defense and help side rotations.
What separates Larson is his feel for the game.
He plays under control, limits mistakes, and understands how to impact winning without forcing action.
Combined with a 3.84 GPA, he brings a high level of reliability, coachability, and leadership to the floor.
His frame and skill set project well as he continues to add strength and polish.
College Projection
Projection: High Academic Division III to Low Division II
Larson projects best as a multi year contributor at the high academic Division III level with a realistic path to low Division II depending on continued physical development.
His size at point guard, decision making, and shooting translate cleanly to college systems that value ball movement and efficiency.
Coaches will trust him to manage games, defend his position, and space the floor.
Continued strength gains and assertiveness as a scorer will determine how high his ceiling ultimately goes.
Evaluation Summary
Big guard with strong feel, reliable shooting, and advanced decision making.
Uses size and IQ to impact both ends without needing volume scoring.
Skill set translates smoothly into structured college offenses.
Key Development Areas
- Tightening handle against pressure and quicker guards
• Adding strength to finish through college level contact
• Becoming more assertive as a scoring option
Long-Term Outlook
Larson projects as a dependable college point guard who wins games through intelligence, consistency, and leadership.