BENNEDICT MATHURIN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (AP) — Ja Morant had 27 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a lackluster first half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 112-100 on Sunday. It was Morant's fifth triple-double of the season and second in a row. That's not us.”But the game started as if Memphis was going to continue its losing ways. The Grizzlies were down by 12 at half, but the second-half change, fueled by defensive adjustments, allowed them to outscore the Pacers 62-38 in the final two quarters. The second half, they were able to flip the whole thing.”Bennedict Mathurin, the sixth pick in the 2022 draft, led the Pacers with 27 points and eight rebounds.

Ja Morant had 27 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a lackluster first half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 112-100.

Over that stretch, he's averaged 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 34.7 minutes per game. He's averaging 2.9 turnovers per game — tied for 20th among all players appearing in at least 30 games. Over his last 16 outings, he's averaged 9.6 points and 11.3 rebounds in 28.7 minutes per game. However, like some of his other productive rookie counterparts, Ivey has had trouble maintaining possession, as he's averaging 2.8 turnovers per game to begin the 2022-23 campaign. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but even when he's healthy, he's unlikely to have a fantasy impact as a rookie.

By this point in the NBA calendar, we have a solid sample size by which to judge the 2022 rookie class. This season, especially, availability is a major asset, but the overall point remains: In terms of fantasy value, the 2022 rookie class has been a major disappointment thus far. 1 fantasy rookie in the class, though, to me at least, Banchero vs. Chet Holmgren remains a fun debate in dynasty formats. Over his last four games, Mathurin is seeing just 23.0 minutes per game and averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Jaden Ivey, PistonsFantasy-wise, Ivey and Mathurin have been comparable fantasy assets as we near the halfway point.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and the Indiana Pacers made 16 3-pointers to hold on for a 125-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 22 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 123-102 rout of the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Through 11 appearances, Banchero has topped the 20-point mark nine times, averaging 23.5 points per game on 46.1% shooting. While he’s launching 3.9 attempts per game, he’s hitting at only a 25.6% clip. In the seven games since, he's down to just 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.7 threes on 40.0% shooting. On the season, that brings Murray to 12.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.3 made threes – a well-rounded stat line for any rookie. He’s only an average rebounder for his position, and he hasn’t contributed much in terms of assists, steals or blocks.

The Brooklyn Nets dropped their fourth consecutive game on Saturday night, adding to the turmoil of the season. Steve Nash had a perfect summary of the loss to the Indiana Pacers.

The Brooklyn Nets are off to their worst start of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era after losing to a depleted Indiana Pacers team at home on Saturday.

I've always been leery of drafting rookies in fantasy basketball outside of the obvious franchise-altering talents — you know, the LeBron James, Derrick Rose, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis types. Through the first week of the fantasy basketball season, we have four rookies within the top 100 in per-game value: Banchero, Jabari Smith Jr, Keegan Murray and Bennedict Mathurin. I recently saw a trade go down in one of my competitive leagues that was essentially Keegan Murray for Josh Giddey. His fantasy value is getting dinged for lack of threes, turnovers and below-average field-goal percentage. I think Paolo finishes in the top 70 in per-game value, with turnovers and his lack of three-pointers being the main hindrances to his fantasy value.

Follow the advice below on buying low, selling high, and everything in between to capitalize on bettering your squad. Collin Sexton, JazzPoaching Sexton from an impatient fantasy manager would be a coup for the acquirer of Young Bull. Powell has connected on 41.0 percent of his triples over the last three seasons, averaging 17.9 points per game. Lopez will never be the center of a trade, but now is a suitable window to gauge interest. The motivation to sell high stems from an unsustainable block rate and his tendency to lull in production at times.

That means it's time to begin preparing for fantasy basketball drafts, which will begin tipping off in earnest over the next several weeks. [Get in on the fun this fantasy hoops season: Create or join a league now!] Regardless, Banchero is clearly the top fantasy rookie at this point with an early Yahoo ADP of 71.0 as of Wednesday. Keegan Murray, KingsUnlike Smith, Murray was on the short list of rookies who definitively boosted their stock at Summer League. If they don’t add another big man before the start of the season, Kessler is absolutely worth a later-round pick.

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd has been named The Associated Press men's basketball coach of the year after leading the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 in his first season.

Jamal Shead scored a career-high 21 points and Houston led throughout in a 72-60 victory over top-seeded Arizona.

The power of ice skating will be on full display this weekend as more than 200 performers lace up skates and take the ice in a comeback show.

NCAA Duke Basketball Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski watches his team during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in San Francisco. Duke faces Texas Tech in a Sweet 16 game on Thursday. Texas Tech's top 10 field-goal defense and scoring defense can cover for its offensive shortcomings. The 59-53 win over Notre Dame was a truer picture of how coach Mark Adams' rugged team plays. So that’s why I really liked them.”NO RESPECTArkansas coach Eric Musselman is never shy about saying what's on his mind.

NCAA Duke Basketball Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski watches his team during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in San Francisco. Duke faces Texas Tech in a Sweet 16 game on Thursday. Never mind the school tournament record 97 points the Red Raiders scored against Montana State in the first round. The 59-53 win over Notre Dame was a truer picture of how coach Mark Adams' rugged team plays. So that’s why I really liked them.”NO RESPECTArkansas coach Eric Musselman is never shy about saying what's on his mind.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s 26th, and final, appearance in the Sweet 16 is a classic matchup of offense vs.

NCAA TCU Arizona Basketball Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin, left, drives around TCU guard Micah Peavy, right, during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. Mathurin didn't say what response, if any, he got from an email he sent through the TCU athletic department when trying to relay his apology. Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke said in a statement earlier Wednesday that Mathurin didn't recall any contact. “Shortly after returning to Tucson, I was notified that people on social media were claiming a video clip showed Bennedict Mathurin may have made physical contact with a TCU student while walking off the court. The dancer remained still and had no visible reaction in the short clip that first appeared on social media soon after the game ended.

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin says he has attempted to apologize to a TCU dance team member after a video that showed the Pac-12 player of the year possibly making contact with her after the Wildcats’ second-round victory.

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin said Wednesday that he has attempted to apologize to a TCU dance team member after a video widely circulated on social media showed the Pac-12 player of the year possibly making contact with her after the Wildcats' second-round victory. Mathurin didn't say what response, if any, he got from an email he sent through the TCU athletic department when trying to relay his apology. Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke said in a statement earlier Wednesday that Mathurin didn't recall any contact.

NCAA TCU Arizona Basketball Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against TCU during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. The Horned Frogs were looking to get to the Sweet 16 for the first time. Mathurin became the sixth Arizona player to score at least 30 points in an NCAA Tournament game. The Horned Frogs held Arizona scoreless for 5:09 before Terry’s 3 from the right corner tied it at 70. He missed his first five shots before hitting a 3-pointer from the left corner that began a spurt of nine straight Arizona points to give it a 67-58 advantage.

Bennedict Mathurin made a 3-pointer to force overtime and scored six more points in the extra session, and top-seeded Arizona outlasted ninth-seeded TCU 85-80 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Bennedict Mathurin has come through plenty in clutch situations for Arizona. The sophomore shooting guard made a 3-pointer to force overtime and then scored six more points in the extra session as the top-seeded Arizona outlasted ninth-seeded TCU 85-80 on Sunday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After Kerr Kriisa missed a 3, Mathurin was able to wrestle the ball away from TCU's Emanuel Miller in the paint and put it in to give the Wildcats an 83-80 lead with 1:11 remaining.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points and No. 2 Arizona used a massive second-half run to beat No. 13 UCLA 84-76, winning the Pac-12 Tournament in coach Tommy Lloyd’s first season.

Christian Koloko scored 24 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 and No. 2 Arizona held off Stanford 84-80 in the Pac-12 quarterfinals.

Arizona's Bennedict Mathurin has been named The Associated Press Pac-12 player of the year after a dominating sophomore season.

A return to regular-season Pac-12 Conference glory for No. 2 Arizona was not an occasion for wild celebrations, loud roars or proud proclamations. A convincing 91-71 victory over No. 16 Southern California was more of an arm-around-your-shoulder moment as the Wildcats won their first regular-season conference title in four seasons. Arizona used a business-like approach to knock of the second-place Trojans with the help of a little perspective.

Arizona Colorado Basketball Colorado forward Tristan da Silva, top, celebrates with teammates as time runs out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski)BOULDER, Colo. — (AP) — K.J. Da Silva scored 13 of his team-high 19 points in the second half and Simpson scored all but one of his 13 points after halftime. The Buffs held the 'Cats scoreless over stretches of 4:27 and 3:59 in the second half to secure their biggest win since beating No. The Buffs opened the second half on a 17-7 run and never looked back. They also missed 10 of their 11 3-pointers in the second half after sinking 4 of 7 before halftime.

Colorado knocked off No. 2 Arizona 79-63, matching the highest-ranked opponent ever beaten by the Buffaloes.

Kerr Kriisa scored 16 points and hit a big 3-pointer, Dalen Terry flirted with a triple-double and No. 7 Arizona grinded out a 76-66 win over No. 3 UCLA.

Bennedict Mathurin and Oumar Ballo scored 14 points each, and No. 3 Arizona turned up the defensive pressure in the second half to beat rival Arizona State 67-56.

Arizona UCLA Basketball UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, shoots as Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa, left, and guard Dalen Terry defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Los Angeles. 3 Arizona 75-59 on Tuesday night, handing the Wildcats their first loss in Pac-12 play. Bennedict Mathurin scored 10 of his 16 points in the second half for the Wildcats (16-2, 6-1), who had their five-game winning streak snapped. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored all 10 of his points in the second half for the Bruins, including eight during the Wildcats' spurt. Neither missed a 3-pointer in the first 6 1/2 minutes, with Arizona making its first four and UCLA hitting its first three.

Johnny Juzang and Jules Bernard scored 15 points each and seventh-ranked UCLA used gritty defense to beat No. 3 Arizona 75-59.

6 Arizona early and held on for a 77-73 win Wednesday night, giving the Wildcats their first loss. He was the only Arizona (11-1) starter to score in the first 20 minutes as Tennessee took a 34-21 lead. Arizona hit 7 of 9 shots to start the second half to cut the Vols' lead to 44-40. With the game tied at 67, Fulkerson had a layup and two free throws to stretch the Tennessee lead to four. Arizona came into the Tennessee game No.

John Fulkerson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Tennessee overpowered No. 6 Arizona early and held on for a 77-73 win, giving the Wildcats their first loss.