Brandon Murray - College Basketball News & Rumors

NCAA Tournament roundup: McNeese knocks out Clemson in Midwest Brandon Murray came off the bench to score a team-high 21 points, and 12th-seeded McNeese pulled off the first major upset of the NCAA Tourn...

MARCH 21, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Will Wade gets brutally honest about 'free market of college basketball' after win

McNeese coach Will Wade, fresh off a massive upset win over Clemson, didn't hold back his opinion about the "free market of college basketba...

MARCH 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Will Wade gets brutally honest about 'free market of college basketball' after win

McNeese holds on to stun fifth-seeded Clemson Brandon Murray came off the bench to score a team-high 21 points, and 12th-seeded McNeese pulled off the first major upset of the NCAA Tourn...

MARCH 21, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

McNeese holds on to stun 5th-seeded Clemson Brandon Murray came off the bench to score a team-high 21 points Thursday, and 12th-seeded McNeese pulled off the first major upset of the N...

MARCH 21, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn first March Madness victory

McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson 69-67 in the first bra...

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Drops 21 off bench in win Murray recorded 21 points (10-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals in 29 minutes during Thursday's 69-67 win over Clemson.

Impact Murray scored 21 points in Thursday's upset win over Clemson. He made 10 of his 18 shots -- by far the most on the team -- with none of his points coming from the free throw line. He also recorded three steals and three assists in the win. Next up he will take on 4-seed Purdue with a chance to advance to the Sweet 16.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McNeese defeats Northwestern State 83-64 in Southland Conference Tournament semifinal

Jovohn Garcia had 24 points to propel McNeese to an 83-64 victory over Northwestern State in a Southland Conference Tournament semifinal

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Slated to return Saturday Murray (hamstring) will be available for McNeese State on Saturday versus Nicholls State, Gator 99.5 reports.

Impact Murray was reportedly available for McNeese's game on Monday, but the team didn't need him in the comfortable victory and was therefore able to rest him. The forward missed four straight games, but is now slated to make his return to the Cowboys' starting five. Murray averages 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists this season.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Monday Murray (hamstring) did not play in Monday's 92-69 victory over Northwestern State.

Impact Murray missed three games due to a hamstring injury before being deemed available for this matchup, however, did not log any minutes. The senior forward will aim to get back in the court for Saturday's meeting with Nicholls State.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available at Northwestern State Murray (hamstring) is available for the Cowboys' game Monday at Northwestern State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact A hamstring injury resulted in Murray's recent DNPs. For the Cowboys' 2024 schedule, he averaged 7.1 points and 3.1 rebounds. Impressively, his rates enhance when excluding McNeese State's home games. During away matchups, Murray averaged 7.8 points and 3.9 rebounds.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out win Saturday Murray (undisclosed) sat out McNeese State's 75-56 win over East Texas A&M.

Impact Murray has now missed the past three games for McNeese State. The forward started the previous 11 contests and averaged 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in those games. His next chance to take the court will come on Jan. 6 against Northwestern State.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Murray (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and could return as soon as Saturday against East Texas A&M, Jim Gazzolo of the American Press reports.

Impact Murray has missed McNeese State's last two games, though he's trending towards returning. Per Gazzolo, he'll likely be back in action by Monday at the latest. The senior is averaging 7.1 points over 27 minutes through 11 starts this season.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Back to Work!' Brandon Murray Reflects on Rebels' Shooting Struggles vs. LSU The Ole Miss Rebels struggled from the field in Wednesday’s loss to the LSU Tigers.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Still awaiting waiver Murray is still awaiting to hear back from the NCAA on his eligibility waiver and will not play Monday against Alabama State, Jared Redding of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Murray was one of the top transfer in the portal this past season. He is a two-time non-graduate transfer after starting his career with LSU then moving onto Georgetown last year where he averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. There's not word on when Ole Miss might hear back on his status, but not having Murray at all this season would be a major blow to their chances to compete in the SEC with new coach Chris Beard.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Georgetown G Brandon Murray commits to Ole Miss Former Georgetown guard Brandon Murray committed to Ole Miss on Monday, giving new coach Chris Beard his first transfer.

APRIL 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ole Miss Lands Georgetown Transfer Brandon Murray Brandon Murray was one of the bright spots this past season for a poor-performing Georgetown Hoyas team. Now, he’s taking his talents to Oxf...

APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Georgetown basketball's Brandon Murray trends to Ole Miss in Transfer Portal Crystal Ball One of the top available transfers could be heading to the SEC soon

APRIL 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Murray has entered the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Murray transferred to Georgetown ahead of the 2022-23 season after spending his freshman year at LSU, and he averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 34.4 minutes per game with his new team. Despite serving exclusively as a starter at Georgetown, he'll seek out other options once again before the 2023-24 campaign.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpactful in loss Murray posted eight points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 80-48 loss to Villanova.

Impact Never forget that Murray supplied arguably the dunk of the year when these teams met in January. He didn't have it Wednesday, however. The LSU transfer averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 34.3 minutes per contest this season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgetown hosts No. 20 Providence after Murray's 25-point game

Georgetown hosts the No. 20 Providence Friars after Brandon Murray scored 25 points in Georgetown's 79-70 loss to the St. John's (NY) Red Storm

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 17 Murray produced 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 68-62 win over Butler.

Impact Murray didn't wow with his efficiency, but he nonetheless carried Georgetown to its second Big East victory of the season. Murray had been in a 10-of-37 rut prior to Sunday's improved showing, but his consistent volume is a plus.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murray leads Georgetown against No. 20 Providence after 21-point performance

Georgetown takes on the No. 20 Providence Friars after Brandon Murray scored 21 points in the Hoyas' 68-62 loss to the UConn Huskies

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

No. 20 Providence hosts Georgetown after Murray's 21-point outing

Georgetown takes on the No. 20 Providence Friars after Brandon Murray scored 21 points in the Hoyas' 68-62 loss to the UConn Huskies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps it close Murray racked up 21 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 68-62 loss to UConn. He...

Impact Murray scored a game-high 21 points, including pouring in 14 second-half points prior to fouling out. Murray has flashed impressive scoring abilities this season, but his turnover frequency (3.3:2.9 AST/TO ratio) is counterproductive. He's helped balance his turnovers with 10 steals over his last four games.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records four steals Murray registered 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists and four steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 81-76 victory over DePaul.

Impact Murray had not logged more than three steals during a Georgetown game since Nov. 8. However, his defense was instrumental as he helped the Hoyas earn a much-needed win against an easy team before their schedule gets difficult.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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