McKendree University Athletics

2023-24 Academic All-GLVC

2012-13 SEASON: Played in and started 27 games in the Bearcats' frontcourt...averaged 9.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game...led McKendree with 23 blocked shots...posted a season-high 20 points at Maryville on Jan. 10...pulled down seven rebounds against Lincoln (Mo.) on Nov. 21...scored in double figures 13 times...topped all McKendree freshmen in scoring.

BEFORE McK: Lettered for four years at Jersey Community High School...averaged 18.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game as a senior for the Panthers...shot nearly 50 percent from the field, including a 46 percent clip from three-point range, and made 73.5 percent of his free throw attempts...was a three-time All-Conference and All-Area selection at Jersey Community...was twice named as the Alton Telegraph Player of the Year...finished career as the Panthers' all-time leader in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Keith and Mindy Murphy.