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Matas Buzelis Makes All-Rookie Second Team

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net
By Alejandro Delgado | Last updated May 20, 2025 5:24 PM ET

On Tuesday, ESPN insider Shams Charania announced the selections for both the All-Rookie First and Second teams. The Chicago Bulls’ Matis Buzelis earned a spot on the All-Rookie Second Team, joining Bub Carington, Donovan Clingan, Kel’el Ware, and Yves Missi.

MATAS. BUZELIS.

Congrats to @BuzelisMatas on being named to the @Kia NBA All-Rookie Second Team! pic.twitter.com/7gAe04ryjT
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) May 20, 2025

Buzelis made a late push for All-Rookie honors, earning a place in the Bulls' starting lineup and averaging 13 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 27 games after the All-Star break.

Many believed Buzelis could have made the All-Rookie First Team and possibly contended for Rookie of the Year if he had played more minutes earlier in the season. However, Buzelis expressed his gratitude for the way head coach Billy Donovan guided his development.

The All-Rookie First Team consists of Stephone Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey, and Alex Sarr.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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