Bennedict Mathurin

 Bennedict Mathurin

A Professional Basket Ball Player

• 🏀 Profile & Background

1. Position: Shooting guard / Small forward

1. Height/Weight: approx. 6'6"–6'7" (1.98 m), 210 lb (95 kg) 

1. Nationality: Haitian-Canadian; speaks English, French, Creole 

• 🌱 Early Life & Amateur Career

Grew up in Montreal, playing hockey and Canadian football before focusing on basketball 

Attended NBA Academy Latin America, becoming its first Canadian alum 

Played two standout seasons at University of Arizona (2020–2022):

Pac-12 Player of the Year (2022)

Consensus Second-Team All-American

Led Arizona to Pac-12 Tournament title, earned MOP honors 

• 🏅 NBA Career Highlights

Drafted 6th overall by Indiana Pacers in 2022 NBA Draft 

Rookie Year (2022–23): Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team, averaged ~16.7 PPG .

2023–24 Season: Averaged ~14.5 PPG before shoulder surgery sidelined him 

2024–25 Breakout:

Named MVP of Rising Stars Challenge (2024)

Emerged as key scorer and spark-off-the-bench contributor

Excellent playoff performance: scored 27 bench points in Game 3 of 2025 NBA Finals — third-most in Finals history for a reserve 

• 🔢 Stats Snapshot (2024–25 Regular Season)

Points: 16.6 PPG (45.8% FG, 36.3% 3PT)

Rebounds: 6.2 RPG

Assists: ~1.9 APG

Role: Frequently 6th man, strong candidate for Sixth Man of the Year .

• 🌍 Identity & Influence

Proud of his Haitian-Canadian roots; often speaks about cultural influence from Montreal and family support 

Honors late brother Dominique, who passed away in childhood 

• 🔮 Outlook

At just 22, Mathurin blends athletic versatility, scoring punch, and playoff poise. With continued development and team success, he's positioned to become a premier two-way wing in the NBA. After his Finals heroics, he looks set to be central to the Pacers’ future.