Trey Murphy III

Draft Notes

Murphy transferred to Virginia from Rice University, bringing his sweet shooting stroke to the ACC.

A big wing with good length, Murphy is a tough match up for opposing SG/SFs with his size and ability to space the floor. He’s proving to be a lethal 3pt shooter who will make his living at the next level spacing the floor and draining shots from deep.

He’s got an easy, smooth release and has deep range on his shot.

Murphy has decent handles for his size and some ability to get into the lane and get to the rim. He’s not the most explosive player and doesn’t yet have the strength to finish through contact but there’s more to his game than just 3pt shooting.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

late first to early second round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft

2021 Small Forwards

1. Scottie Barnes – 6-9 – Florida State
2. Jonathan Kuminga – 6-7 – G League (Congo)
3. Jalen Johnson – 6-9 – Duke
4. Franz Wagner – 6-9 – Michigan (Germany)
5. Corey Kispert – 6-7 – Gonzaga
6. Trey Murphy III – 6-9 – Virginia
7. Vrenz Bleijenbergh – 6-10 – Belgium
8. Ziaire Williams – 6-9 – Stanford
9. Aaron Henry – 6-6 – Michigan State
10. Herb Jones – 6-8 – Alabama
11. Isaiah Livers – 6-7 – Michigan
12. Kessler Edwards – 6-8 – Pepperdine
13. Chris Smith – 6-9 – UCLA
14. Eugene Omoruyi – 6-6 – Oregon
15. Sam Hauser – 6-8 – Virginia
16. Trendon Watford – 6-8 – LSU
17. Derrick Alston Jr. – 6-9 – Boise State
18. Alex Antetokounmpo – 6-7 – USA  
19. Emmitt Mathews Jr. – 6-7 – West Virginia