Bennedict Mathurin

Draft Notes

Mathurin is an intriguing wing prospect who possess all the tools to excel at the next level and shows flashes of All Star level talent. He went from a solid freshmen season to a breakout sophomore campaign and has played his way into the lottery.

At 6-6 with good length and athletic ability he’s got ideal size for a wing. He’s got a strong upper body and a solid base and plays under control. He’s not the most twitchy player you’ll ever see but he’s got good burst, a quick first step and plenty of bounce to get above the rim.

He’s got a compact and consistent shooting stroke and a soft touch on his shot. Is a good iso scorer, either gaining separation for his jumper or making power drives into the lane and using his elite abilities to score in the paint.

Is a pretty efficient on good volume, hitting 37% from 3pt and 77% from the FT line.

He still has to tighten up his handles a bit and put more consistent pressure on the rim.

Comparisons

• Quentin Richardson

Draft Projection

5-14 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 SG Rankings

1. Jaden Ivey – 6-4 – Purdue
2. Shaedon Sharpe – 6-6 – Kentucky (Canada)
3. Johnny Davis – 6-5 – Wisconsin
4. Benedict Mathurin – 6-6 – Arizona
5. Malaki Branham – 6-5 – Ohio State
6. Jalen Williams – 6-6 – Santa Clara
7. Ochai Agbaji – 6-5 – Kansas 
8. Gabriele Procida – 6-7 – Italy
9. Blake Wesley – 6-5 – Notre Dame
10. Jaden Hardy – 6-5 – G League Ignite
11. MarJon Beauchamp – 6-6 – G League Ignite
12. Ryan Rollins – 6-4 – Toledo
13. Max Christie – 6-5 – Michigan State
14. Christian Braun – 6-6 – Kansas
15. Bryce McGowens – 6-6 – Nebraska
16. Alondes Williams – 6-5 – Wake Forest
17. Trevor Keels – 6-5 – Duke
18. Keon Ellis – 6-6 – Alabama
19. Kameron McGusty – 6-5 – Miami
20. Michael Devoe – 6-5 – Geogia Tech
21. Tevin Brown – 6-5 – Murray State
22. Matteo Spagnolo – 6-4 – Italy
23. Tyrese Martin – 6-6 – UConn
24. Taevion Kinsey – 6-5 – Marshall
25. Ron Harper Jr. – 6-6 – Rutgers