The Indiana Pacers played their first preseason game on Wednesday, which gave the franchise its first opportunity to see the talents of sixth overall pick Bennedict Mathurin in game action.
Mathurin, a rookie from the University of Arizona, is the first Pacers draftee to be chosen with a single digit pick since the 1980s. The organization is hopeful that he can become one of the most impactful draft selections to don the blue and gold.
Against the Charlotte Hornets yesterday, Mathurin offered the first look at his talents. Coming off the bench, the 20-year old finished with 15 points, one rebound, and one assist in a dominant Pacers win.