KeShawn Murphy - College Basketball News & Rumors

Auburn plays Seattle U in NIT matchup

The Auburn Tigers square off against the Seattle U Redhawks in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Opts out of NIT Murphy has opted out of playing in the NIT, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Murphy, a senior, is content to end the season without participating in the NIT, as he has opted out after not showing up to Auburn's practice Monday. Murphy started in 29 of his 31 appearances this season, averaging 10.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 23.9 minutes. In his stead, look for Filip Jovic and Sebastian Williams-Adams to see more action.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. South Alabama Murphy (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against South Alabama, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Murphy didn't show up for practice Monday and won't play in Auburn's debut in the NIT against South Alabama. He didn't tell the coaching staff about his decision, so it'll be interesting to see whether the big man will be available for the rest of the NIT Tournament if the Tigers keep advancing. Murphy averaged 10.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in 31 appearances (29 starts) this season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Overton scores 22 as Auburn beats Mississippi State in Southeastern Conference Tournament 77-61

Kevin Overton scored 22 points, including 15 in the second half, as No. 12 seed Auburn rallied past No. 13 seed Mississippi State 77-61 on Wednesday in the first round of the South...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Scores 15, grabs nine boards Murphy chipped in 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a season-high four steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 79-61 victory over Miss...

Impact Murphy scored in double digits for the first time in five games. The 6-10 senior fell one rebound shy of his sixth double-double. The Tigers advance in the SEC Tournament to play Tennessee on Thursday. Murphy had six points and seven rebounds in the Jan. 31 loss to the Volunteers.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Alabama takes on Auburn after Philon's 26-point outing

No. 16 Alabama takes on the Auburn Tigers after Labaron Philon scored 26 points in Alabama's 98-88 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Surprise omission from first unit Murphy isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Ole Miss, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Murphy is in uniform and is still expected to play, but his streak of 25 consecutive starts will come to a close Saturday night. Murphy played a season-low 14 minutes in Auburn's most recent game. Filip Jovic will start in Murphy's place.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy leads Auburn against Oklahoma after 25-point performance

Auburn visits the Oklahoma Sooners after KeShawn Murphy scored 25 points in the Tigers' 75-74 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Murphy, Freeman help Auburn end skid while dealing Kentucky third straight loss, 75-74

KeShawn Murphy totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Elyjah Freeman tipped in a miss with 1.4 seconds left as Auburn ended a five-game losing streak by handing Kentucky a third st...

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Provides 25 points, 10 boards Murphy closed with 25 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 24 minutes during Saturday's 75-74 win over Kentucky.

Impact Murphy had his fifth double-double and third in his last five games. Over his last five games, the 6-10 senior has averaged 15.8 points on 53.8 percent from the field with 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. The Tigers snapped a five-game losing streak to help their bubble cause. They travel to Oklahoma on Tuesday. Murphy had 16 points and seven rebounds in a loss to the Sooners last season when he was on Mississippi State.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky takes on Auburn after Oweh's 28-point showing

Kentucky visits the Auburn Tigers after Otega Oweh scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 86-78 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Hubbard hits program-record 10 3s, scores 46 as Mississippi State blows big lead, beats Auburn

Josh Hubbard made a program-record 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 46 points as Mississippi State blew an 18-point lead and then rallied to beat Auburn 91-85

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Scores 22, grabs 12 boards Murphy ended Saturday's 88-75 loss to Arkansas with a season-high 22 points (9-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes.

Impact Murphy took a greater share of the offense with Keyshawn Hall (suspension) out. His 16 field goal attempts were five more than his previous season high and he had his fourth double-double, all in conference play. The 6-10 senior will likely have a higher usage rate going forward with Hall out. The Tigers will look to snap a four-game losing streak on Wednesday at Mississippi State, his previous team for three seasons.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Acuff Jr., Billy Richmond III have career nights as No. 21 Arkansas beats Auburn

Darius Acuff Jr. tied a career high with 31 points and Billy Richmond III scored a career-high 25 to lead No. 21 Arkansas past Auburn, 88-75

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Tyler Tanner scores 25 points to help No. 19 Vanderbilt outlast Auburn 84-76

Tyler Tanner scored 25 points, Jalen Washington added 22, and No. 19 Vanderbilt outlasted Auburn 84-76

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Grabs double-double Murphy posted 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 96-92 loss to Alabama.

Impact Murphy had his third double-double, all in SEC play. The game against the Tide was the first time Auburn has lost in a game in which the 6-10 senior has double-doubled. Murphy had scored just six points in his two previous games. The Tigers host Vanderbilt on Tuesday. Murphy's size could pose problems for the Commodores.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92

Labaron Philon Jr. tallied 25 points, six assists and five rebounds, Amari Allen added 17 points and six rebounds, and Alabama took down Auburn 96-92 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Hall has 24 points as Auburn beats No. 16 Florida 76-67 for first win in Gainesville since 1996

Keyshawn Hall scored 24 points, including 22 in Auburn’s dominant and stunning first half, and the Tigers upset No. 16 Florida 76-67 on Saturday for the program’s first win in Gain...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Scores 16, grabs nine boards Murphy posted 16 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 76-67 win over Florida.

Impact Murphy in the midst of his best scoring run of the season. In his last five games, the 6-10 senior has averaged 13.6 points on 53.5 percent from the field to go along with 8.6 rebounds. The Tigers have won three straight games and take on Texas on Wednesday. Murphy had 13 points and seven rebounds in an overtime loss to the Longhorns last season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hall scores 19, Pettiford adds 17, Auburn beats Ole Miss 78-66

Keyshawn Hall scored 19 points, Tahaad Pettiford added 17, and Auburn beat Mississippi 78-66, the Tigers’ first true road win of the season

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Equals career high with 14 boards Murphy totaled 16 points (5-8 FG, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 78-66 victory over Ole Miss.

Impact Murphy had his second double-double of the season. Both were in the last four games. The 6-10 senior has scored in double digits in four of his last six games and has averaged 12.0 points and 8.2 rebounds over that span. He has only played more than 27 minutes twice. Murphy is averaging 10.5 points on 57.9 percent from the field and 6.5 rebounds.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Jovic's career-high 23 points power Auburn in 71-67 win over South Carolina

Filip Jovic scored a career-high 23 points and Auburn held off a last-minute rally by South Carolina, defeating the Gamecocks 71-67

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Hall's second straight 30-point game leads Auburn to 95-73 blowout against No. 15 Arkansas

Keyshawn Hall scored 30 points and Auburn shot 57% from the field in routing No. 15 Arkansas 95-73

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Goes for 16 points, 10 boards Murphy accumulated 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 95-73 win over Arkansas.

Impact Murphy had his first double-double of the season and hit multiple 3-pointers for the second time. Through three games of SEC play, the 6-10 senior is averaging 12.0 points on 56.0 percent from the field and 8.3 rebounds. The Mississippi State transfer will face Missouri on Wednesday. He averaged 17.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in a pair of losses to the Tigers last season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Did Auburn get robbed? Steven Pearl reacts to buzzer-beater being overturned vs Texas A&M Steven Pearl expressed frustration over "zero communication" from referees who overturned KeShawn Murphy's potential game-winner in Tuesday'...

JANUARY 7 • AL.COM

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