History of Bennedict Mathurin in Timeline

Bennedict Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats, earning consensus second-team All-America honors and the Pac-12 Player of the Year award following his sophomore year. Mathurin was drafted sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2022 NBA draft and quickly made an impact, securing a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2023. He also placed fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting that same year. In 2024, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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1986: Reference to Chuck Person's Rookie Milestone

The text mentions that 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: Contextual Reference to Pacers' Draft History

In 1988, Rik Smits was drafted, marking the highest pick for the Pacers until Mathurin's selection in 2022.

1995: Reference to Jerry Stackhouse's Rookie Start

The text references that his 72 points through the first three games of the season was the most by a rookie since Jerry Stackhouse scored 76 to start off the 1995–96 NBA season.

2000: Reference to Jalen Rose and Reggie Miller's Milestone

The text references 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. Later he committed to playing college basketball for Arizona.

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

On January 2, 2021, Mathurin scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in an 86-82 victory over Washington State.

July 4, 2021: Team-High 30 Points vs Japan

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

December 11, 2021: Scored 30 points vs 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, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

July 3, 2022: Signed Rookie Contract with Pacers

On July 3, 2022, Mathurin officially signed his rookie contract with the Indiana Pacers, marking the start of his professional NBA career.

2022: NBA Draft and All-America Honors

In 2022, Mathurin was selected sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in the NBA draft after being named a consensus second-team All-America and Pac-12 Player of the Year at Arizona.

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

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

2022: Pacers' Franchise History

The text mentions that on March 28, as a starter against the Milwaukee Bucks, Mathurin passed teammate Chris Duarte for most three-pointers made as a rookie in Pacers franchise history.

January 31, 2023: Named NBA Rising Star

On January 31, 2023, Mathurin was named a 2023 NBA Rising Star alongside teammate Andrew Nembhard, recognizing his outstanding performance as a rookie.

November 8, 2023: Recorded 22 points against Utah Jazz

On November 8, 2023, Mathurin recorded 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals with 4 three-pointers in a win against the Utah Jazz.

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 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

2023: Season

The text mentions the 2023-24 season, in which Mathurin suffered an injury.

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

On February 17, 2024, Mathurin was named MVP of the 2024 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, scoring 22 points and helping Team Jalen to the championship during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

November 10, 2024: Career-High 38 Points vs Knicks

On November 10, 2024, Mathurin achieved a career-high 38 points, including 7 three-pointers, in a 132–121 victory over the New York Knicks. He and Tyrese Haliburton became the second duo in Pacers history to each score at least 35 points in a game.

March 20, 2025: Career-High 16 Rebounds vs Nets

On March 20, 2025, Mathurin grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds, along with 28 points, in an overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.

February 5, 2026: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On February 5, 2026, Mathurin, along with Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks, and one second-round pick, was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown.