Matthew Murrell - College Basketball News & Rumors

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 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

Ole Miss G Matthew Murrell Garnering Buzz After Pro Day At NBA Combine Ole Miss Rebels guard Matthew Murrell averaged 10.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in his 88-game collegiate career.

MAY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ole Miss basketball guard Matthew Murrell to enter NBA Draft, maintain eligibility Ole Miss basketball leading scorer Matthew Murrell has declared for the NBA Draft, but will maintain his college eligibility.

APRIL 4, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Ole Miss MBB G Matthew Murrell To Return For 4th Season Ole Miss men’s basketball will get its top scorer back next season in guard Matthew Murrell

MARCH 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matthew Murrell's huge game not enough to propel Ole Miss basketball over No. 21 Texas A&M Ole Miss basketball gave Texas A&M a scare, but couldn't secure a second straight win under interim coach Win Case.

MARCH 1, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Matthew Murrell Named Finalist For Howell Trophy The Rebel has been named a finalist for the award given to Mississippi’s top basketball player.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Quality log Tuesday Murrell provided 14 points (2-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 78-74 win over Georgia.

Impact Murrell logged 14 points despite missing more than 80 percent of his field goals attempted Tuesday. Along with the nine free throws, he compensated for his inefficient scoring by logging a quality number of rebounds and assists. Murrell is expected to log above-average value in all the aforementioned stat categories while part of Mississppi's starting lineup again.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Murrell is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Georgia.

Impact Murrell will replace T.J. Caldwell in the starting lineup Tuesday. The junior guard has started in 19 of his 20 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient scoring as backup Murrell contributed 10 points (4-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Murrell logged a double-digit point tally but at the expense of chucking too many shots that eventually led to his 26.6 field goal percentage. Despite that and being a backup, he is expected to be added to Mississippi's starting lineup again sooner than later. Murrell's latest log is his first as a backup since 2021, and he was thriving as a starter prior to returning.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss basketball leading scorer Matthew Murrell returns from injury vs. Vanderbilt Ole Miss men's basketball will get leading scorer Matthew Murrell back vs. Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Good to go Saturday Murrell (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus Vanderbilt, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Murrell is set to play Saturday after missing the previous three games with a right knee injury. The junior forward will likely rejoin the starting lineup, as he has started in all 19 of his appearances this season. Murrell is averaging 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 33.4 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss basketball vs. Kentucky: Matthew Murrell to miss third straight game with injury Ole Miss basketball leading scorer Matthew Murrell will miss a third straight game due to a knee injury.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Likely out again Tuesday Murrell (knee) is not suited up during pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's game versus Kentucky, David Eckert of The Clarion Ledger reports.

Impact Murrell has missed each of the past two games while dealing with a right knee injury. The 6-foot-4 junior was initially tabbed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's home game, but his appearance in street clothes less than 15 minutes ahead of tipoff all but confirms he'll remain out. In Murrell's likely absence, either Daeshun Ruffin (coach's decision) or James White will likely start against the Wildcats.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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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