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Bennedict Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). University Career: Mathurin played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. In his freshman season (2020-21), he averaged 10.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. He significantly improved in his sophomore year (2021-22), averaging 17.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, leading Arizona to a Pac-12 regular season championship and the conference tournament title. He was named Pac-12 Player of the Year. Drafts: Mathurin declared for the 2022 NBA draft after his second season. He was selected by the Indiana Pacers as the sixth overall pick, making him the highest-drafted Canadian player in Arizona Wildcats history. News: As a rookie with the Pacers in the 2022-23 season, Mathurin quickly became a key contributor, showcasing his athleticism and scoring ability. He participated in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge during the All-Star Weekend. Personal Data: Bennedict Mathurin was born on June 19, 2002, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He has Haitian roots. His older sister, Jennifer Mathurin, also played college basketball. He is known for his strong work ethic and competitive spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":48750,"template":"","categories":[1],"class_list":["post-48748","nba-player","type-nba-player","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBennedict Mathurin: News, Stats, and NBA Player Career<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bennedict Mathurin: Stats, News, and NBA Career. 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