Collin Murray-Boyles - NBA Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, we will track where South Carolina Gamecocks forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles appears in the latest NBA mock drafts.
Collin Murray-Boyles NBA Mock Drafts
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Collin Murray-Boyles has appeared:
Round 1, Pick 16 — Oklahoma City Thunder (via MIA)
South Carolina sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles is perhaps the most enticing collegiate player who was not a one-and-done prospect. He is a versatile forward who is averaging 15.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals, as well as 1.2 blocks per game this season. He is someone who is ready to contribute in many ways at the next level.
Round 1, Pick 22 — Orlando Magic
There will be questions about how his game fits with his lack of floor spacing, but Murray-Boyles is a long, strong and rugged forward, or maybe even small-ball five, who could thrive in a more supporting role.
Bleacher Report — Jonathan Wasserman
Round 1, Pick 12 — Houston Rockets (via PHX)
Collin Murray-Boyles' consistent production from last year to this one should earn him a pass for his uncharacteristically poor showings on Jan. 4 (five points) and Jan. 8 (six points).
He bounced back quickly to drop 26 points on the nation's current No. 1 team. It was a showcase of Murray-Boyles' ability to carve out space and use strength or face up and attack bigs with his handle and body control.
There will still be a divide among scouts between optimists who buy the physicality, scoring instincts, passing flashes and efficiency, and skeptics who aren't loving a 6'7" post player with limited shooting skill. Murray-Boyles should have a case to succeed out of the box with how he uses his 245-pound frame, skill in traffic and footwork at both ends.
He bounced back quickly to drop 26 points on the nation's current No. 1 team. It was a showcase of Murray-Boyles' ability to carve out space and use strength or face up and attack bigs with his handle and body control.
There will still be a divide among scouts between optimists who buy the physicality, scoring instincts, passing flashes and efficiency, and skeptics who aren't loving a 6'7" post player with limited shooting skill. Murray-Boyles should have a case to succeed out of the box with how he uses his 245-pound frame, skill in traffic and footwork at both ends.
Round 1, Pick 20 — Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC)
Murray-Boyles is another fairly polarizing player around the league, albeit one to whom scouts consistently assign a first-round grade. The big-bodied forward is averaging 15.8 points, nine rebounds and two assists and has consistently played excellent defense this season. He gets to the line and continues to be about as productive as anyone in the SEC. For a nine-game stretch before a loss against Mississippi State, he was averaging 17 points and shooting 67 percent. South Carolina uses him often on the block, but he also can catch high on the court and attack downhill with quick moves off the bounce, particularly in dribble-handoff settings.
He's excellent at screening and rolling into post-ups or slipping into the paint. Murray-Boyles is also a terrific, switchable defender who can move up and down the lineup as well as provide some weakside rim protection. Teams want to learn more about his shooting ability, as he's only made four of his 12 3-point attempts this season. But big, physical defenders who can pass and play well without the ball will always be of interest to teams in the league.
He's excellent at screening and rolling into post-ups or slipping into the paint. Murray-Boyles is also a terrific, switchable defender who can move up and down the lineup as well as provide some weakside rim protection. Teams want to learn more about his shooting ability, as he's only made four of his 12 3-point attempts this season. But big, physical defenders who can pass and play well without the ball will always be of interest to teams in the league.
Round 1, Pick 19 — Brooklyn Nets (via MIL)
The Nets currently hold four first-round picks, including this one from the Bucks. The stockpile could give them opportunities to add talent or start to consolidate some of their selections.
Murray-Boyles put together a strong December for the Gamecocks and will need to carry that productivity into a challenging SEC schedule. Outside of two poor showings against Indiana and Mississippi State, he has showcased the breadth of his skills.
Though his lack of great positional size might limit his ultimate upside, NBA teams remain intrigued by Murray-Boyles' feel and value on both ends of the floor. A strong run in conference play could help him inch closer to lottery status in a first round that could wind up somewhat thin on interior talent. -- Woo
Murray-Boyles put together a strong December for the Gamecocks and will need to carry that productivity into a challenging SEC schedule. Outside of two poor showings against Indiana and Mississippi State, he has showcased the breadth of his skills.
Though his lack of great positional size might limit his ultimate upside, NBA teams remain intrigued by Murray-Boyles' feel and value on both ends of the floor. A strong run in conference play could help him inch closer to lottery status in a first round that could wind up somewhat thin on interior talent. -- Woo