Pac-12 Men's Basketball Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva - Dec. 6, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO - The Pac-12 announced its fourth weekly honors of the 2021-22 men's basketball season as presented by Nextiva and voted on by media who cover the league.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball Player of the Week, presented by Nextiva (12/6/21)
Bennedict Mathurin, ARIZONA
So., G, Montreal, Canada

• Scored season-high 29 points as Arizona rolled to a 90-65 victory at Oregon State in its Pac-12 opener on Sunday.
• Converted 11-of-18 field goal attempts, including 4-of-9 behind the arc, and added six rebounds in 30 minutes of action. 
• Second career Pac-12 weekly honor after being named Freshman of the Week on Jan. 4, 2021.
• Arizona's second Player of the Week honor of season along with Christian Koloko (11/22/21).

ALSO NOMINATED: Jordan Shepherd, California; Tyger Campbell, UCLA; Isaiah Mobley, USC; Both Gach, Utah; Noah Williams, Washington State.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball Freshman of the Week, presented by Nextiva (12/6/21)
Lazar Stefanovic, UTAH
Fr., G, Belgrade, Serbia

• Provided 11 points and season-highs of six rebounds, three assists and 28 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 66-58 league win over California.
• Made all three of his 3-pointers in the second half to help Utes turn six-point halftime deficit into eight-point victory.
• Has now scored in double-figures in three of last four games.
• Utah's first Freshman of the Week selection since Branden Carlson on Feb. 10, 2020.

2021-22 PAC-12 MEN'S BASKETBALL PERFORMANCE AWARDS, PRESENTED BY NEXTIVA