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Indiana Pacer Bennedict Mathurin took home the NBA Rising Stars MVP award after carrying Team Jalen to the finals and beating Team Detlef in the championship game, 26-13.
MVP 🗣?
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 17, 2024
Bennedict Mathurin has been named #PaniniRisingStars Most Valuable Player. pic.twitter.com/ThRnV8G7h1
Mathurin scored 18 points on 7-13 shooting in the team's semifinal contest against Team Tamika, which included a game-winning pull-up jumper.Team Jalen wins #PaniniRisingStars behind tournament MVP and leading scorer Bennedict Mathurin! https://t.co/8OfwpaSvWE pic.twitter.com/uJmOhEIhVt
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2024
In the final against Team Detlef, the 21-year-old put up a modest four points and two assists to go along with a steal.🚨Bennedict Mathurin hits game winner💦🥶
— BasketBall Ballers (@BasketBballer) February 17, 2024
📹@NBATV #NBAAllStar #PaniniRisingStars pic.twitter.com/A9YP1TLCeN
Mathurin's early offense allowed Rose's team establish a 12-4 lead and a 6-0 run set it up for Oklahoma City's Williams to close it out.
No. 1 pick San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama scored as high as 11 points in the second of the night’s three games but had an early exit.
Mathurin and Oklahoma City guard Jalen Williams instead gave Team Jalen a boost against Team Detlef in the championship game.
Watch how JDub pulled up to seal the victory for his squad:
Indiana has a lot to celebrate today because of the overflowing talent showcased during the quick Rising Stars Challenge.JDub knocks down the triple for the win! 🗣?#PaniniRisingStars pic.twitter.com/4JGuiqZCXX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2024
Coaches Jalen Rose and Detlef Schrempf, both former Pacers players, reached the championship round. And Indiana rookie Oscar Tshiebwe led Schrempf’s team with eight points in the final matchup.
Mathurin will continue to shine for Indy as he is already averaging 14.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in his impressive sophomore campaign.
