Projected first-round pick Trey Murphy forgoes eligibility at Virginia, remains in NBA draft

“I loved my time at UVA and everyone there, but it’s time for me to move on,” Murphy told ESPN.

Murphy announced in April that he was testing the NBA draft waters, but left the option open to return to school for his senior season.

The range is wide, so now we need to figure out which teams are the best fit for me and my development.

Murphy, a transfer from Rice, averaged 11.3 points and 3.4 assists in his lone season at Virginia, shooting 43% for 3, 62% for 2 and 93% from the free-throw line.

At 6-foot-9, Murphy was considered one of the best wing shooters in college basketball, ranking as the most efficient half-court scorer in the country among likely draft picks according to Synergy Sports Technology.

“I wasn’t planning on playing, but once we started competing, I saw I was one of the best players on the floor.

Virginia won the ACC regular-season championship with a 13-4 record in conference play but was upset in the first round of the NCAA tournament by Ohio after being forced to withdraw from the ACC tournament due to a positive COVID case.

One of the most fun years of basketball I’ve been a part of.

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