Matthew Murrell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Effective early on Murrell posted 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt) and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 80-78 loss to Purdue.

Impact Murrell, the longtime Rebel, has had an effective start to the year, playing just about how he's expected to play for someone with the experience he has. The guard's shooting, especially from three, has taken a dip this season, but he's still averaging in double figures and contributing in the rebound, assist and steal categories. Murrell brings so much to the table for the Rebels and has remained a critical part of their starting five.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Murrell's steal and slam secures No. 23 Ole Miss' 96-85 overtime victory over BYU

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Good to go Saturday Murrell (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup Saturday against Colorado State.

Impact Murrell will rejoin the Rebels' starting lineup after missing Tuesday's game with an apparent injury. The senior guard is averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists through his first two games this year. He's also recorded nine steals.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday night Murrell (undisclosed) is out on Tuesday night against South Alabama, Rebel Walk reports.

Impact Murrell will miss his first game of the season. The wing has started each of the Rebels' first two contests, averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 4.5 steals.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for final season Murrell announced via social media that he has decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft and will be returning to Ole Miss for his final season.

Impact Murrell will play out his final collegiate season with the Rebels during the 2024-25 campaign. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals on 32.9 minutes across 32 games (32 starts) during the 2023-24 season.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't use extra eligibility Murrell won't use his extra season of eligibility, meaning this will be his final season in college basketball, Jared Redding of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Murrell had an extra season of eligibility to use due to Covid-19, but has opted not to use it. The guard was a three-year starter for the Rebels, and is in the midst of a career season, averaging 17.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals. He's shooting with elite efficiency as well, hitting 47.1 percent of his shots from the field and 40.7 percent of his threes.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Murrell hits 6 from distance, scores 26 points to help Ole Miss beat Missouri 79-76

Matthew Murrell made six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and Mississippi rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat Missouri 79-76

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rebels' Matthew Murrell in Elite Scoring Company Nationally Ole Miss Rebels guard Matthew Murrell has enjoyed a strong start to the season thus far.

JANUARY 20 • SACBEE.COM

Rebels' Matthew Murrell in Elite Scoring Company Nationally Ole Miss Rebels guard Matthew Murrell has enjoyed a strong start to the season thus far.

JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Murrell leads No. 22 Ole Miss against LSU after 24-point game

No. 22 Ole Miss visits the LSU Tigers after Matthew Murrell scored 24 points in the Rebels' 69-56 victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores

JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'My Teammates!' Matthew Murrell Reveals Reason For Offensive Success This Season Ole Miss Rebels guard Matthew Murrell gave credit to his teammates for his early success in the 2023-24 season.

JANUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Impresses in win Murrell totaled 23 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 103-85 victory over Florida.

Impact The senior reached 23 points while shooting 67 percent from the field during Wednesday's win over Florida. The guard has been phenomenal this season as he is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field through 15 games played. Expect Murrell to continue to be one of the leagues best scorers as conference play goes on.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Ole Miss faces Bryant following Murrell's 26-point outing

No. 24 Ole Miss hosts the Bryant Bulldogs after Matthew Murrell scored 26 points in Ole Miss' 89-72 win over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murrell scores 18, has 10 steals, Ole Miss stays unbeaten with 74-53 win over Troy

Matthew Murrell scored 18 points and added 10 steals, and No. 25 Mississippi improved to 11-0 with 74-53 win over Troy

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid performance in win Murrell ended Sunday's 70-68 victory over UCF with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes.

Impact The 6-foot-4 guard logged 12 points while knocking down two of his three three-point attempts which gave Ole Miss the edge in Sunday's close win over UCF. Murrell has started in all eight games this season and has yet to have less then a double-digit outing for himself. Expect Murrell to continue his high-level of play moving forward.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss staves off another upset attempt foiling Sam Houston 70-67

Allen Flanigan scored 23 points and Matthew Murrell scored 15 points and Mississippi survived another upset bid, beating Sam Houston 70-67

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impresses in win Murrell accumulated 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 70-69 win over Detroit.

Impact The 6-foot-4 guard logged 17 points well shooting 50 percent from the field through 29 minutes in Tuesday's win against Detroit. The four-year senior averaged 14.4 points per game last season, but has already increased that to 15.0 points per game through the first three games played. Expect Murrell to continue to be one of the primary scorers for this Rebels team.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murrell sparks Ole Miss past Alabama State, 69-59 to win in Chris Beard's debut

Matthew Murrell scored 16 points and was a rebound shy of a double-double in leading Ole Miss to a 69-59 win over Alabama State in coach Chris Beard’s debut as the Rebels’ head coa...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rebels G Matthew Murrell Withdraws From NBA Draft, Will Return To Ole Miss For Senior Season Ole Miss Rebels guard Matthew Murrell averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in 2022-23.

MAY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ole Miss' Matthew Murrell to withdraw from draft, return for senior year Murrell averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 assists in 30 games last season with the Rebels.

MAY 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Matthew Murrell shuns NBA, will return to Ole Miss Ole Miss leading scorer Matthew Murrell is withdrawing from the upcoming NBA draft and will return for the 2023-24 season.

MAY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Matthew Murrell's steal and slam secures No. 23 Ole Miss' 96-85 overtime victory over BYU

Georgia hosts Ole Miss after Murrell's 21-point game

Murrell and Ole Miss host No. 20 South Carolina

Mississippi State hosts Murrell and Ole Miss

Matthew Murrell hits 6 from distance, scores 26 points to help Ole Miss beat Missouri 79-76

Murrell leads No. 22 Ole Miss against LSU after 24-point game

No. 24 Ole Miss faces Bryant following Murrell's 26-point outing

Murrell scores 18, has 10 steals, Ole Miss stays unbeaten with 74-53 win over Troy

Ole Miss staves off another upset attempt foiling Sam Houston 70-67

Murrell sparks Ole Miss past Alabama State, 69-59 to win in Chris Beard's debut