Collin Murray-Boyles

Collin Joseph Murray-Boyles (born June 10, 2005) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Collin Murray-Boyles

Murray-Boyles with South Carolina in 2024
No. 12 – Toronto Raptors
Position	Power forward
League	NBA
Personal information
Born	(2005-06-10) June 10, 2005 (age 20) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school	A. C. Flora (Forest Acres, South Carolina) Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, Utah)
College	South Carolina (2023–2025)
NBA draft	2025: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Drafted by	Toronto Raptors
Playing career	2025–present
Career history
2025–present	Toronto Raptors
Career highlights
Second-team All-SEC (2025) SEC All-Freshman Team (2024)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Early life and high school career

Murray-Boyles was born on June 10, 2005^[1] and hails from Columbia, South Carolina. He attended A.C. Flora High School in Forest Acres, South Carolina, where he was named the Class 4A Player of the Year as a junior after helping Flora reach the state championship while averaging 34.3 points, 11.4 rebounds and 5.3 blocks.^[2][3] He transferred to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah, for his senior season, and posted a team-leading average of 15.0 points and 8.8 rebounds per game; he was first in the conference in rebounds and third in points scored.^[4]

Recruiting

Murray-Boyles was ranked a consensus four-star recruit and a top-100 player nationally following his performance at Wasatch.^[4][5] He committed to play college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks.^[6]

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Collin Murray-Boyles PF	Columbia, SC	Wasatch (UT)	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Aug 7, 2022
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    On3:    ESPN:    (84)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 126    247Sports: 108    On3: 104    ESPN: 64
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2023 South Carolina Gamecocks Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved August 5, 2025. "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved August 5, 2025.

College career

Prior to the 2023–24 season at South Carolina, Murray-Boyles contracted infectious mononucleosis, resulting in him missing significant time.^[7][8] He became a top player upon returning, including being named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week in February after performances that included a 31-point game over Vanderbilt.^[9][10][11] At the conclusion of the regular season, Murray-Boyles was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.^[12]

Following the conclusion of his sophomore season, he declared for the 2025 NBA draft and received a green room invite in the second wave.^[13]

Professional career

Toronto Raptors (2025-present)

Murray-Boyles was chosen ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. On July 1, 2025, Murray-Boyles signed a rookie-scale contract with the Raptors.^[14]