Background:

Growing up in South Carolina, Murray-Boyles would lead his high school to a state title his junior year. He would be ranked a 4 star and chose to stay close to home and be a Gamecock. In his freshman year, he quickly emerged as one of the best players for the Gamecocks, leading them to a NCAA tournament bid. Despite his sophomore year not yielding much team success as the year previous, he still earned a second team All-SEC nod.

Pros:

Elite defender who is extremely versatile

Great timing in terms of defense

High defensive IQ

Elite rebounder in both the offensive and defensive ends

Great passer, offers value as a playmaker

Great interior scorer

Skilled finisher

Cons:

Bad shooter

Undersized

Summary:

What CMB brings to the table is elite defense, interior scoring, and good passing. At his ceiling, I would argue he is a perennial DPOY candidate with All-Star talent. At his floor, he’s likely a defensive piece off the bench.

NBA Comp: Goodwill version of Draymond Green

Best Fits: 76ers, Thunder, Spurs, Hawks