Cameron Matthews is a forward for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and plays as a graduate student in the 2024-2025 season. Matthews hails from Olive Branch, Mississippi, and attended Olive Branch High School. Throughout his collegiate career, he appeared in 133 games and started in 68 of his last 69 matches. Matthews helped his team qualify for the NCAA Tournament twice in a row. His field goal percentage is 54.0% and making 57.7% free throws. Matthews registered 745 career points, 644 rebounds, 258 assists, 192 steals, and 72 blocks. His 192 steals are fifth in school history, while his 644 rebounds are 22nd in school history. In the 2023-24 season, he was the only player to start all 35 games. He averaged a career-high in points at 9.4 per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, 2.9 assists per game, and 2.1 steals per game. He was among the SEC's top 10 in multiple statistical categories and was named in the All-SEC Defensive Team by the coaches.
Cameron Matthews had a remarkable career at Olive Branch High School, under head coach Eric Rombaugh. He earned a spot in the All-State Second-Team as well as the 2019-20 "Dandy Dozen" in Jackson Clarion-Ledger. His career as a senior, averaged 16.2 points, 14.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 3.1 blocks per game. His team reached the quarterfinals during the 6A state championship and concluded their season with a 23-6 record. His junior year was marked by 11.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.2 blocks per game as the team finished 26-8 and reached the Class 5A state runner-up. He helped Olive Branch win its first-ever Class 5A state championship in 2017-18. Matthews also played AAU for Team Thad, an elite Memphis-based program founded by NBA player Thaddeus Young. He received offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Ole Miss, and Memphis before committing to Mississippi State University.
Cameron Matthews NIL deal 2024-2025
Cameron Matthews has a NIL deal with The Bulldog Initiative, as of February 2025, as mentioned on his On3 profile.
Cameron Matthews NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 12/23/23 | The Bulldog Initiative |
| 9/15/22 | The Bulldog Initiative |
Cameron Matthews notable NIL deals
The Bulldog Initiative
Cameron Matthews signed with The Bulldog Initiative on September 15, 2022, and renewed the contract on December 23, 2023. The Bulldog Initiative was established to provide MSU student-athletes with opportunities with the help of their name, image, and likeness rights. They achieve this by engaging with athletes and by identifying other marketing opportunities.
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