Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bennedict Mathurin

How Bennedict Mathurin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Bennedict Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He gained recognition during his college career with the Arizona Wildcats, earning consensus second-team All-American honors and being named Pac-12 Player of the Year. Mathurin was drafted sixth overall by the Pacers in the 2022 NBA draft. Showing early promise in his professional career, he was selected for the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2023 and was a contender for the NBA Rookie of the Year award, finishing fourth in the voting.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1986: Fastest Pacer rookie to 1,000 career points since Chuck Person

On February 13, 2023, Mathurin became the fastest Pacer rookie since Chuck Person in the 1986–87 season to reach 1,000 career points.

1995: Most points by a rookie through first three games since Jerry Stackhouse

In October 2022, Mathurin reached 72 points through the first three games, the most by a rookie since Jerry Stackhouse scored 76 to start off the 1995–96 NBA season.

2000: Second duo to each score at least 35 points in a game

On November 10, 2024, Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton became the second duo to each score at least 35 points in a game in Pacers franchise history, with the first duo being Jalen Rose and Reggie Miller during the 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers.

2018: Joined NBA Academy Latin America

In 2018, Mathurin joined the NBA Academy Latin America in Mexico City, becoming its first Canadian-born player, marking a significant step in his basketball career.

January 2, 2021: 24 Points and 11 Rebounds vs Washington State

On January 2, 2021, Mathurin posted 24 points and 11 rebounds in an 86–82 win over Washington State.

July 4, 2021: 30 points vs Japan in FIBA U19 World Cup

On July 4, 2021, Bennedict Mathurin scored a team-high 30 points, shooting 11-of-15 from the field and 6-of-9 from three-point range, in a 100–75 group-stage win over Japan at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

December 11, 2021: Scored 30 points against Illinois

On December 11, 2021, Mathurin scored 30 points in a 83–79 win against Illinois.

April 14, 2022: Declared for the 2022 NBA draft

On April 14, 2022, Mathurin declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

July 3, 2022: Signed rookie contract with the Pacers

On July 3, 2022, Mathurin signed his rookie contract with the Indiana Pacers.

2022: Drafted by the Indiana Pacers

In 2022, Mathurin was selected sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in the NBA draft.

2022: Pac-12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player and Pac-12 Player of the Year

In 2022, Mathurin won the Pac-12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player after leading the Wildcats to their eighth conference tournament title. He was named Pac-12 Player of the Year, and was voted a consensus second-team All-American.