Maker Heads To Canada Shoots Down Critics Of Decision

His younger brother, Matur, will join him on the roster and in the classroom.

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“We are excited to welcome Thon and Matur to Orangeville Prep and Athlete Institute,” head coach Larry Blunt said. “What’s exciting is that they excel equally both on and off the court. They are great ambassadors for our program, and we look forward to having an opportunity to work with them as they continue to develop.”

Maker recently withdrew from the Carlisle School in Virginia to make the switch. His guardian, Ed Smith, accepted a role on Blunt’s staff as part of the switch, leading many to draw conclusions that the decision to head up north involved ulterior motives.

Maker shot down those allegations on Twitter on Saturday, citing better competition and gameplay in Canada as part of the reason for the move.