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Bennedict Mathurin

Bennedict Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays in the NBA as a guard or guard-forward.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Bennedict Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays guard and guard-forward for the Indiana Pacers. He was selected sixth overall in the 2022 NBA draft after a standout college career at Arizona.

What it is

Bennedict Mathurin is a 6-foot-5 guard-forward from Montreal, Quebec. He played one season at Arizona, where he was named Pac-12 Player of the Year and a consensus second-team All-American. The Indiana Pacers drafted him sixth overall in 2022.

Why it matters

Mathurin is the first lottery pick from Montreal and quickly made an impact in the NBA, earning a spot on the 2023 All-Rookie First Team. His scoring ability and athleticism make him a key young player for the Pacers and a notable Canadian talent in the league.

Key details

Born June 19, 2002, Mathurin developed through the NBA Academy Latin America. He represented Canada at youth levels. In the NBA, he's known for his explosive scoring and perimeter shooting.

In short

  • Canadian guard-forward from Montreal, drafted 6th overall in 2022.
  • Won Pac-12 Player of the Year and All-America honours at Arizona.
  • Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2023.
  • First Montreal-born lottery pick in NBA history.
Canadian angle

Mathurin is a Canadian athlete from Montreal and one of the most notable recent Canadian NBA players, which makes him relevant to Canadian basketball fans and sports coverage.

Quick questions

Who is Bennedict Mathurin?
He is a Canadian NBA player for the Indiana Pacers, drafted sixth overall in 2022.
Where is Bennedict Mathurin from?
He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What awards did Mathurin win in college?
He was Pac-12 Player of the Year and a consensus second-team All-American.

Sources

  1. NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/1631097/bennedict-mathurin
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, height/weight, position, draft position, college, and player profile.
  2. Arizona Wildcats — https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bennedict-mathurin/12918
    Supports: College career, sophomore-season honours, and development background.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennedict_Mathurin
    Supports: Biographical overview, draft selection, Montreal birthplace, and NBA All-Rookie First Team recognition.
  4. NBA Draft — https://www.nba.com/draft/2022/prospects/bennedict-mathurin
    Supports: Scouting profile, Montreal origin, NBA Academy Latin America background, and college performance.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/bio/_/id/4683634/bennedict-mathurin
    Supports: Birthdate, college, draft information, and current NBA profile.