One of the most prolific young scorers in the NBA — Indiana's offensive engine with a brilliant future ahead.
Bennedict Mathurin was born in Montreal, Quebec in 2002. Indiana Pacers selected him sixth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft after two seasons at the University of Arizona. His career average of 18.2 points per game by age 22 reflects exceptional early-career scoring production. He has shown the ability to create his own shot from the mid-range, attack the rim off the dribble and convert from three-point range with equal reliability. He represents the Canadian basketball pipeline that has produced a generation of NBA-ready players following years of development at the high school and college levels. He won Olympic gold with Canada at Paris 2024 — a watershed moment for Canadian basketball. He plays alongside Tyrese Haliburton on Indiana Pacers teams that have become one of the Eastern Conference's most exciting young franchises. His athleticism — a 44-inch vertical leap — enables him to finish above contact and rebound at a higher rate than typical shooting guards. He is considered one of the most projectable young scorers in the game, with multiple evaluators projecting a 25-point season within the next two years.
High-scoring rookie season and Olympic gold with Canada
How They Played
Athletic shooting guard with strong scoring ability and versatility
Lasting Impact
Promising young scorer establishing himself in NBA
Olympic Gold Medal (Canada 2024)
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal (Canada 2024)