Matur Maker, the brother of Thon Maker, will bypass college and apply for the 2018 NBA Draft in the spring, his guardian and mentor Ed Smith told 247Sports on Friday.

“He’s going straight pro,” Smith said.

Smith hinted to 247Sports back in July that Maker, a 6-foot-10 forward, was likely headed this route. He confirmed the decision with Zagblog’s Adam Zagoria on Friday. Smith said a number of college coaches have called, but they just aren't interested.

“I told the college coaches that have reached out,” Smith told 247Sports. “I told them, ‘listen he’s not going to do it.’ I wanted him to go to college, but I know he’s not going to qualify into the timeline by the NCAA.”

Maker is currently doing a post-graduate season at Mississauga Prep in Canada. Since he will be 19-years old and a year removed from high school, Maker will be eligible to apply for June’s draft.

Smith says Maker, who is equipped with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, won’t hire an agent until the spring.

“That’s down the road,” he said. “For him to continue to be able to play in the high school events and top prep events, the state associations have rules. When the draft time comes in April or May, we’ll make the agency decision.”

Maker’s brother, Thon, is represented by Mike George, of Excel Sports.

Maker is a native of Sudan, but moved to Perth, Australia when he was five years old. Maekr then followed his brother to the United States and played his freshman season at Carlisle School in Virginia. Maker moved to Canada.

As a player, Maker is mobile, plays with energy and has a developing skill set.

“Versatility on both ends,” Smith said when asked about his strengths. “Versatility on the defensive end and on the offensive. The ability to guard. He has a very good mid-range pull-up and a spot up three from the corner. H’s so fluid in getting to the hole and going down hill.

Maker averaged an impressive 26 points and seven rebounds a game at adidas Nations this past August. Through 19 games with Mississauga Prep this year, Maker is averaging 25.5 points and 11.3 rebounds.