Rienk Mast

JORDAN RUCKER
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Name: Rienk Mast

Age: 24

Birth Date: July 19th, 2001

Height: 6’10”

Weight: 250 lbs

College: University of Nebraska

Class: Senior

Position: Forward / Center

NBA Player Comparison: Kelly Olynyk

Strength:

Offensive Skillset

Three-Level Scorer: Can score from deep, mid-range, and in the post, excellent catch and shoot threat.
Sharpshooting Ability: High level three-point shooter with smooth mechanics and a dependable shot fake that consistently creates openings.
Post Creation: Generates his own shot with advanced footwork, a strong spin move, and the ability to seal defenders deep.
Physical Finisher: Embraces contact and finishes through it, thrives in physical environments.
Playmaking & Facilitation: Makes sharp reads out of the post and executes DHO actions with precision. Capable of delivering weak side and skip passes with ease.
Ball Skills: Impressively strong handle for a big man, allowing him to initiate actions and operate comfortably on the perimeter.
Rebounding: Excellent rebounder, especially on the offensive glass using technique, anticipation, and diverse moves to establish position.

Defense & Intangibles

Team-Oriented Defender: Attentive, communicative, and consistently in the right spots. Excellent help defender with strong understanding of zone concepts and rotations.
Pick-and-Roll Coverage: Defends the pick and roll well due to positioning, anticipation, and size.
On-Ball & Post Defense: Solid one on one defender in the post and capable of holding his ground.
Hustle & Leadership: High motor player willing to dive for loose balls, supportive teammate and strong locker room presence.
Screen Setting: Sets firm, effective screens that free ball handlers and initiate offensive flow.

Weakness:

Limited Athleticism: Lacks burst and vertical, which affects finishing windows and contesting shots at the rim.
Slow Lateral Mobility: Struggles to slide with quicker players in space, must improve overall agility to maximize defensive versatility.
Movement Stiffness: Needs to improve mobility to better guard switches and transition.

Injury History:

Pre Season 2019

Injury: Left ACL Tear

Status: OUT → Missed entire 2019–20 season

Notes: Suffered prior to college, full surgical reconstruction.

December 2023

Injury: Left Knee → Loose Cartilage Fragment

Status: DAY-TO-DAY → Returned

Notes: Knee pain discovered during prep for Kansas State game, minor cleanup procedure.

May 2, 2024

Injury: Left Knee / Osteochondritis Dissecans (Cartilage Defect)

Status: OUT → Missed 2024–25 season

Notes: Major cartilage repair surgery (cadaver graft). Long-term corrective procedure.

Extra Notes:

A versatile and highly skilled big man who excels with advanced post moves, strong playmaking instincts, and elite deep range shooting. He can create his own shot, facilitate for teammates, and operate effectively within the offense. Defensively, he is disciplined, communicates well, and demonstrates excellent help and zone defensive awareness despite limited lateral quickness and athleticism. He projects as a modern stretch big, adding value on both ends by consistently making high IQ plays for his team.