Bennedict Mathurin is a newcomer to the National Basketball Association who was drafted sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2022 NBA Draft. The shooting guard was named on the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2023.
In his rookie season, Mathurin played 78 games, and averaged 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He shot 43.4% from the field, including 32.3% from deep. He was the first rookie to score 72 points in his first three games following Jerry Stackhouse’s 76 points in the 1995/96 season.
He also became the first player in Pacers history to score more than 100 points in his first five career games.
Along with Tyrese Haliburton, Mathurin will be looking to make a deep playoff run in 2024 season.
Who are Bennedict Mathurin’s Parents?
Bennedict Mathurin is the son of the late Felix Mathurin and Elvie Jeune.
Who is Bennedict Mathurin’s Mother?
Elvie Jeune is the mother of Bennedict Mathurin. She raised all three of her children alone after the death of her husband. She worked as a nurse for longer hours to support her family in Montreal. She and her son had a particularly difficult time mourning over the death of Mathurin’s elder brother Dominique Jeune. Her youngest son considered Dominquie as his twin and the two gelled very well.
Mathurin added the neighborhood that they lived in was not particularly a good one. Therefore, that motivated him to be man of the house and support his mother and sister. This ultimately brought him to basketball and eventually into the NBA.
Who was Bennedict Mathurin’s Father?
The late Felix Mathurin is the father of Bennedict Mathurin. He did not keep in touch with his family. According to sources, Bennedict Mathurin never had any contact with him.
What Nationality are Bennedict Mathurin’s Parents?
Bennedict Mathurin’s parents, the late Felix Mathurin and Elvie Jeune are from Montreal and are Canadian nationals. However, they are Haitian and black in ethnicity.
FAQs
A. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on June 19, 2002, Bennedict Mathurin is presently 21 years old.
A. The late Felix Mathurin and Elvie Jeune are the parents of Bennedict Mathurin.
A. Bennedict Mathurin got drafted in the NBA in 2022.
A. Bennedict Mathurin’s height is 6’6” and his weight is 95 kg (210 lbs).
A. In the 2022/23 season, Bennedict Mathurin averaged 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 78 games.