They stayed out of the spotlight, but their impact on Collin’s path to the NBA is undeniable.
Collin Murray-Boyles has emerged as one of college basketball’s brightest names, and is now poised to make an impact at the NBA level. Murray-Boyles is going to play for the Toronto Raptors after getting picked as the No. 9 in the 2025 NBA draft. One of the most exciting draft prospects of this year, Boyles is coming after spending two years at the South Carolina University, playing for the Gamecocks.
His first season at the NCAA remained challenging, where he missed his first month due to mononucleosis. Once medically cleared, Murray-Boyles wasted no time asserting himself into the starting lineup with consistent presence.
He averaged 10.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in over 28 games that included 19 starts. After a slow start to his freshman campaign, Collin Murray-Boyles returned for a crucial second year with the Gamecocks to prove his value.
It was during this NCAA season that the 20-year-old managed to bring his A game. While the team struggled through an inconsistent season, Collin Murray-Boyles consistently stood out with impressive solo performances.
In one instance, he broke USC’s 13 game losing streak by hitting 22 points against Texas. The power forward averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 32 appearances during his sophomore year.
Collin Murray-Boyles is the newest member of the Toronto Raptors 👀#NBADraft pic.twitter.com/5RVKsrODAK
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 26, 2025
Collin Murray-Boyles was born to Sean and Yvonne Boyles on June 10th, 2005. The family resides in Columbia, North Carolina. Collin turned down offers from Tennessee, Oklahoma State, and Oregon, choosing instead to remain close to his family in South Carolina.
Sean Boyles is father of Collin Murray-Boyles. He is a contractor and has remained a supportive force of his son. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Sean built a gym for his Collin so that his practice sessions would continue.
Yvonne Boyles, an attorney based in South Carolina, has been a steady emotional anchor for her son as he prepares to enter the NBA. Yvonne and Sean also have another child, James Murray-Boyles who plays basketball overseas.
Yvonne Boyles and Sean Boyles are American nationals and are Columbia, South Carolina residents.
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