Rienk Mast
The center from Nebraska played a huge part in the Cornhuskers’ path to March Madness and helped prove that Nebraska should be taken seriously. Rienk Mast, in his final season there, started all 34 games and averaged 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 44.2% from the field.
Mast was much more of a role player for the Cornhuskers, but his effect on the team’s production was crucial to the team’s success. He proved to be a good passer and often assisted teammates on open threes, being recognized as one of the better passing bigs in college basketball. He is a capable rebounder and had a career-high 8.4 rebounds per game in 2021-22 when he played for Bradley. Mast has a good frame for the NBA level, at 6’9″ and 240 pounds. He can set screens and use his size to play solid defense, while also breaking free for baskets inside the arc. He can also shoot the occasional three and isn’t afraid to jump at the opportunity when he has space. Mast is a very experienced player, having spent five seasons in college, refining his skills before entering the NBA.
Rienk Mast is returning to @HuskerMBB next season.
The 2024 Third-Team All-B1G selection missed 2024-25 while recovering from knee surgery.
Relive his career-high 34-point night in a 2024 win over Ohio State 👇 #B1GMBBall pic.twitter.com/dg0CLNQCAe
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 25, 2025
Mast has the chance to display his skills with the Pacers Summer League team. However, he may have a difficult time finding his way onto the main roster. Indiana already has centers Ivica Zubac, Jay Huff, and Micah Potter. Mast could make the team through a two-way contract if he stands out during Summer League, or he could be added later in the season if the Pacers need extra depth at center. Otherwise, Mast will more than likely spend time on the Pacers’ G League team, the Noblesville Boom, further developing as a player.
