Matthew Murrell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Available against Texas Murrell (back) is not listed on Mississippi's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Texas.

Impact Murrell, who has been dealing with a back injury, will be available against the Longhorns on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 senior has appeared in 16 games this season (15 starts), averaging 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.2 steals on 30.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will try to play Wednesday Murrell (back) is "going to try" to play Wednesday against Texas, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Murrell has missed just four games this season, and none since being out for a three-game stretch between Dec. 7 and Dec. 17 due to a lower-body injury. Murrell has started in all but one of his 16 appearances this season, and the senior is averaging 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Texas Murrell is questionable to face Texas on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The questionable tag on Murrell suggests that the senior guard will be questionable to suit up Wednesday, and this comes after he started in each of Ole Miss' last eight games. During that eight-game stretch, he's averaging 10.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Rebels Murrell (undisclosed) will start for Ole Miss on Saturday, Callum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune reports.

Impact Murrell was listed as a game-time call and was then spotted warming up. Now, he's officially a go against Missouri, given his inclusion in the starting five.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Murrell (undisclosed) is warming up with Ole Miss ahead of the Rebels' clash with Missouri, Drew King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Murrell appears to be trending towards playing after being listed as a game-time decision. The guard, who averages 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists, would be a big loss for the Rebels if he can't go.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Murrell (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Mississippi ahead of Saturday's showdown with Missouri, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Murrell, who was listed as questionable on this weekend's SEC availability report, will come down to a game-time decision for the Rebels. The 6-foot-4 senior has appeared in 15 games this season (14 starts), averaging 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals on 29.8 minutes per game. If Murrell was ultimately unable to suit up against the Tigers, Eduardo Klafke and Mikeal Brown-Jones would likely see expanded roles.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question Murrell (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Ole Miss' clash with Missouri.

Impact Murrell is in danger of missing his fifth game this season. The forward dealt with a lower body injury in December, but hasn't missed a game since Dec. 17. His absence would be significant for the Rebels, as he averages 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in double figures in huge win Murrell finished Tuesday's 74-64 win over Alabama with 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and three steals across 34 minutes.

Impact Murrell's 11 points were the first time he notched double-digit points since the start of January. Although he struggled with his efficiency, hitting just 3-of-9 shots from the field, his 11 points were crucial in a massive win over an Alabama team that had begun to look like a dominant force in the SEC.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Murrell (lower body) is expected to suit up against Queens on Saturday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Murrell has missed the past three games, but he's slated to make his return for the Rebels. The star guard averages 12.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists. It's unclear if he'll be immediately re-inserted as a starter, but regardless, this is great news for Ole Miss.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Murrell (lower body) won't play against Southern on Tuesday night, The Rebel Walk reports.

Impact Murrell was deemed a game-time call earlier in the day, but will now miss his third straight game. The guard averages 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists this season as. the Rebels' starting wing. Murrell's next chance to play will come on Dec. 21 against Queens University.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

GTD Tuesday Murrell (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Southern, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Murrell, who has not appeared since Dec. 3, remains a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Southern. The 6-foot-4 senior has started in seven games for Mississippi this season, averaging 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks on 31 minutes per game in his fifth season with the program. If Murrell ultimately remains out, Davon Barnes would be expected to start in his place.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Murrell (lower body) won't play against Southern Mississippi, Jared Redding of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Murrell will now miss his second straight game. The guard is having a very solid season for the Rebels, averaging 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 steals. He figures to be replaced in the starting lineup by Davon Barnes once again.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower body injury Murrell is dealing with a lower body injury that held him out Saturday's game against Lindenwood, Henry Stuart of SI.com reports.

Impact After five consecutive starts, Murrell missed this matchup as he tends to his lower body injury. The senior guard will aim to be back for next week's meeting with Southern Mississippi.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Ole Miss plays the Georgia Bulldogs after Matthew Murrell scored 21 points in the Rebels' 84-78 win against the Missouri Tigers

MARCH 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Murrell and Ole Miss host No. 20 South Carolina

Ole Miss hosts the No. 20 South Carolina Gamecocks after Matthew Murrell scored 23 points in Ole Miss' 83-71 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Mississippi State hosts Murrell and Ole Miss

Ole Miss visits the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Matthew Murrell scored 26 points in the Rebels' 79-76 victory over the Missouri Tigers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Matthew Murrell paces Ole Miss in comeback win over Mizzou Matthew Murrell scored 26 points as Ole Miss rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to edge visiting Missouri 79-76 on Saturday in Oxfo...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • SACBEE.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