History of Bennedict Mathurin in Timeline

Bennedict Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats, earning consensus second-team All-American honors and being named Pac-12 Player of the Year following his sophomore season. Mathurin was drafted sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2022 NBA draft. His strong performance led to being voted to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2023 and finishing fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1986: Chuck Person's Record

In 1986, Chuck Person set a record. On February 13, after scoring 21 points against the Utah Jazz, Mathurin became the fastest Pacer rookie since Chuck Person in the 1986–87 season to reach 1,000 career points.

1988: Rik Smits drafted

In 1988, Rik Smits was drafted. Mathurin was the Pacers' highest pick the franchise has owned since selecting Rik Smits second overall in the 1988 NBA draft.

1995: Jerry Stackhouse's rookie performance

In 1995, Jerry Stackhouse had a standout rookie performance. Mathurin's 72 points through his first three games were the most by a rookie since Jerry Stackhouse scored 76 to start the 1995–96 NBA season.

2000: Rose and Miller performance

In 2000, Jalen Rose and Reggie Miller had standout performance. Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton became the second duo to each score at least 35 points in a game in Pacers franchise history, after Jalen Rose and Reggie Miller during the 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 19, 2002: Bennedict Mathurin Born

On June 19, 2002, Bennedict Richard Felder Mathurin was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.

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2018: Joined NBA Academy Latin America

In 2018, Mathurin joined the NBA Academy Latin America in Mexico City, becoming its first Canadian-born player.

January 2, 2021: 24 points and 11 rebounds against Washington State

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

July 4, 2021: 30 points against Japan

On July 4, 2021, Mathurin scored a team-high 30 points in a 100–75 win over Japan at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

December 11, 2021: 30 points against Illinois

On December 11, 2021, Mathurin scored 30 points in an 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, giving up his remaining college eligibility.

July 3, 2022: Signed Rookie Contract with the Pacers

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

2022: Season Recap

At the 2022–23 season's end, he finished fourth in the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting and earned NBA All–Rookie First Team honors.

2022: Selected in the NBA Draft

In 2022, Mathurin was selected sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.

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 and was named Pac-12 Player of the Year. He was also voted a consensus second-team All-American.

January 31, 2023: Named NBA Rising Star

On January 31, 2023, Mathurin was named a 2023 NBA Rising Star alongside teammate Andrew Nembhard.

November 8, 2023: Recorded 22 points against the Utah Jazz

On November 8, 2023, Mathurin recorded 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, along with 4 threes made in a win against the Utah Jazz.

2023: Pacers make it to the Eastern Conference Finals

Despite Mathurin's injury the Pacers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2023–24 season.

2023: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2023, Mathurin was voted to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and finished fourth in voting for the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

February 17, 2024: Named MVP of the 2024 NBA Rising Stars Challenge

On February 17, 2024, Mathurin was named MVP of the 2024 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, scoring 22 total points and leading Team Jalen to a Rising Stars championship.