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Collin Murray-Boyles

Forward · Toronto Raptors · 6'7", 245 lb · Born Jun 10, 2005 · Columbia, South Carolina · Drafted 9th overall, 2025
No. 9 pick (2025)Defense-firstHigh motorSouth Carolina
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In short

Collin Murray-Boyles is a 6-foot-7 physical, high-motor power forward for the Toronto Raptors, drafted 9th in 2025 out of South Carolina. A strong, defense-first forward known for effort, passing, and interior play rather than shooting, he averaged 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds as a sophomore and became a rotation contributor as a rookie.

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@San Antonio SpursDrop coverage
Proj. points
8.5
range 5.8–11.2
Line 8.5
51%
to go over
Team win
38%
111–114
Poi 8.5 Lean overReb 5 Lean underAss 1.9 Lean underPRA 15.4 Lean under
Likely on himStephon Castle· 74 Perimeter DSolid defender
5+ pts88%10+ pts31%

Model lines Murray-Boyles at 8.5 pts (range 5.8–11.2) vs a 8.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (51%).

Model favors San Antonio Spurs (62%), projected 111–114, ~225 total at 96.5 pace.

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A physical, high-motor power forward — defense, effort, and passing for the Raptors.

From Columbia, Murray-Boyles was Second-team All-SEC at South Carolina before Toronto drafted him 9th in 2025.

🏫 South Carolina · 9th, 2025Columbia, SC

A defense-first forward, he averaged 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds as a sophomore.

16.8 / 8.3Sophomore

He became a rotation contributor for Toronto as a rookie.

Rotation rookieHigh motor

His limited shooting is the swing skill; his defense and feel give him a high floor.

Defense-firstConnective
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PPG
8.5
2025-26
RPG
5
per game
APG
1.9
per game
FG%
.579
.340 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A physical, high-motor power forward — defense, effort, and passing for the Raptors.

Collin Murray-Boyles was born in Columbia, South Carolina and played two seasons at South Carolina, growing from a productive freshman into a Second-team All-SEC sophomore (16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds). Toronto drafted him 9th in 2025.

A strong, left-handed, defense-first forward known for high effort, feel, and passing rather than shooting, he became a rotation contributor for Toronto as a rookie — a high-floor, versatile defender who finishes efficiently inside.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Murray-Boyles comes from a close, accomplished family — a contractor father, an attorney mother, and two older brothers who played college basketball — and are devoted South Carolina fans. He describes himself as a high-effort, unselfish, defense-first player: 'I hang my hat on how hard I play and my unselfishness. I love to play defense.'

His on-court identity is physical, versatile defense and connective passing — a strong, 245-pound forward who guards multiple positions, reads the game as an intelligent passer, and finishes efficiently inside (a high field-goal percentage). His limited perimeter shooting is the developmental swing skill, but his motor, defense, and feel give him a high-floor role for Toronto.

PERSONALITY

The person

A physical, high-motor, defense-first forward — versatile defense, effort, and passing feel.

Defense-firstElite instincts and versatility guarding multiple positions.
High motorEffort and unselfishness are his calling cards.
Connective passerAn intelligent passer and interior finisher.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Energy Rookie Forward
Temperament
Spark
Leadership
58/100
Scoring55
Playmaking40
Rebounding62
Perimeter D74
Rim protection46
Spacing61
Athleticism70
Clutch61
an energy interior rookie forward
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Defense, motor, and feel

Murray-Boyles's value is physical, versatile defense and connective passing — a strong, 245-pound forward who guards multiple positions with elite instincts, reads the game as an intelligent passer, and finishes efficiently inside. That defense-first, high-motor profile gives Toronto a high-floor rotation piece from day one.

Shooting the swing skill

The developmental frontier is perimeter shooting — his limited range is the one clear question, though an encouraging rookie three-point clip on low volume offers hope. If his jumper develops, his defense, feel, and finishing project a versatile two-way forward; even without it, his motor and defense give him a valuable role for the Raptors.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-265721.98.55.01.9.579.340

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

CollegeSecond-team All-SEC and SEC All-Freshman at South Carolina
2025Drafted 9th overall by Toronto
2026Posted a 17-15-3-3 line (points-rebounds-blocks-steals) vs. Philadelphia — a historic franchise stat line

Hardware

No. 9
Draft pick (2025)
1×
2nd-team All-SEC (2025)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A physical, defense-first forward with a high floor — motor, feel, and versatility for the Raptors.

Murray-Boyles projects as a high-floor, defense-and-effort forward who guards multiple positions and passes and finishes well. His ceiling hinges on developing a reliable perimeter shot; an encouraging rookie three-point clip on low volume offers hope. His motor and defense give him a valuable role now.

Defense / versatilityStrong
Motor / effortElite
Passing / feelStrong
Perimeter shootingDeveloping

Contract

Draft
No. 9, 2025 rookie
Role
Two-way forward high floor
Age
21 rising
Bottom line

A physical, high-motor, defense-first forward with elite instincts and passing feel — a high-floor building block for Toronto, with shooting the swing skill for his ceiling.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is Collin Murray-Boyles known for?

Physical, versatile defense, high effort, and connective passing — a defense-first forward who guards multiple positions and finishes efficiently inside.

Where did Collin Murray-Boyles play college basketball?

Two seasons at South Carolina, where he was Second-team All-SEC as a sophomore, before Toronto drafted him 9th in 2025.

What does Collin Murray-Boyles need to develop?

Perimeter shooting — his limited range is the swing skill that would elevate his defense-first, high-floor game.