Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Garrison Mathews:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Garrison Mathews
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 24, 1996
  • Hometown: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
  • Height: 6’5″ (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’7″ (2.01 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: #25 (commonly worn in the NBA)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Franklin High School (Franklin, Tennessee)
  • College: Lipscomb University (2015–2019)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2019 (signed as a free agent by the Washington Wizards)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Wizards (2019–2021)
    • Houston Rockets (2021–2023)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Garrison Mathews’ player archetype is that of a movement-shooting wing specialist, a floor-spacing guard-wing whose main value comes from perimeter shot-making, off-ball activity, and instant scoring utility. Defensively, he fits best as a competitive team-scheme perimeter defender who plays with effort, chases actions, and holds his position reasonably well, even if his athletic limits keep him from being a true lockdown option. Offensively, his role is clearly built around spot-up shooting, relocation threes, quick-trigger catch-and-fire offense, and low-usage complementary scoring rather than primary creation. Physically, Mathews brings solid wing size at 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, giving him enough strength to absorb contact while working mostly as a shooting specialist on the perimeter. Altogether, his play style is defined by floor spacing, constant readiness to fire, and straightforward offensive value, making him the kind of role player who can lift a lineup’s shooting gravity without needing the ball for long stretches. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Garrison Mathews | Guard | NBA.com
Basketball-Reference — Garrison Mathews Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Last Word On Sports — Veteran Sharpshooting Wing Impresses Pacers, Earns Contract and What It Means Going Forward
ESPN — Garrison Mathews – Indiana Pacers Guard