Mar 20, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mississippi State Basketball's Cameron Matthews during the NCAA tournament pre practice press conference at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets Reportedly Sign Defensive-Minded Forward

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 6:04 PM ET

Cameron Matthews played all five seasons of his college career for Mississippi State.

This past year, he averaged 7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals per contest while shooting 51.4% from the field and 24.0% from the three-point range in 34 games.

After going unselected in the 2025 NBA Draft, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Matthews will now sign a deal with the Houston Rockets.

Via Scotto: "Two-time SEC All-Defensive Team selection Cam Mathews (Mississippi State) will join the Houston Rockets and compete for a two-way spot in training camp, league sources told @hoopshype."

Two-time SEC All-Defensive Team selection Cam Mathews (Mississippi State) will join the Houston Rockets and compete for a two-way spot in training camp, league sources told @hoopshype. pic.twitter.com/iE8MEU3PaA
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 27, 2025

Matthews finished his career with averages of 5.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 20.0% from the three-point range in 167 games.

Via P.I.T: "Congratulations to Cameron Matthews (2025 PIT, Mississippi State) on signing with the Houston Rockets! Matthews is an elite frontcourt defender who provides toughness, but also the ability to pass the ball from anywhere on the court."

Congratulations to Cameron Matthews (2025 PIT, Mississippi State) on signing with the Houston Rockets! Matthews is an elite frontcourt defender who provides toughness, but also the ability to pass the ball from anywhere on the court. @HailStateMBK https://t.co/KHkgxTU1nl
— P.I.T. (@PIT_Basketball) June 27, 2025