KESHAWN MURPHY NEWS

Top transfer portal forward commits to Auburn KeShawn Murphy averaged 11.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game with Mississippi State last season.

APRIL 15 • USATODAY.COM

What KeShawn Murphy's addition means for Auburn basketball What can Murphy bring to Auburn after averaging double figures at Mississippi State?

APRIL 15 • AL.COM

Auburn trolls Mississippi State over landing KeShawn Murphy, then deletes post The Auburn X account trolled Mississippi State basketball after KeShawn Murphy committed to the Tigers in the transfer portal, then deleted...

APRIL 15 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Joining the Tigers Murphy has announced his commitment to Auburn ahead of the 2025-26 season, Nick Schultz of On3.com reports.

Impact Murphy will make the move to Auburn after spending the last three seasons with Mississippi State. The 6-foot-10 junior, who averaged 11.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks on 24 minutes per game last season (34 games), will look to help fill the void left by the departure of Johni Broome.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State F KeShawn Murphy enters transfer portal, Auburn a potential suitor Murphy, a Birmingham native, could fill a major hole in Auburn's starting rotation for the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 9 • USATODAY.COM

Enters transfer portal Murphy has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Thomas Goldkamp of On3.com.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors use its transfer portal to maximize their senior year's upside. Murphy is no exception, considering the forward's third season can easily be considered his best. As a junior, he logged more than 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 10 as season ends Murphy ended with 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 75-72 loss to Baylor.

Impact Murphy had himself a solid end to the 2024-2025 season, putting up 10 points and four boards in a narrow loss to a Baylor team with NBA talent. This was a career year for the forward, who averaged 11.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks despite starting just three games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

V.J. Edgecombe and Baylor hold off Mississippi State in final seconds to win 75-72 in March Madness

Robert Wright scored 19 points, V

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bates scores 25 and No. 21 Missouri beats Mississippi State 85-73

Tamar Bates scored 25 points and No. 21 Missouri beat Mississippi State Bulldogs 85-73 to reach the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tramon Mark scores 24 points and Texas downs No. 25 Mississippi State 87-82 in OT

Tramon Mark had 24 points and Tre Johnson scored 23 to lead Texas to an 87-82 overtime win over No. 25 Mississippi State

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas visits No. 25 Mississippi State following Hubbard's 30-point game

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 24 Mississippi State takes on LSU following Hubbard's 21-point outing

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in loss Murphy registered 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 111-73 loss to Alabama.

Impact Murphy was highly efficient from the field and also pulled down 11 rebounds, but it wasn't nearly enough to prevent a humiliating loss at the hands of the Crimson Tide. Murphy performed better than nearly all of the Bulldogs' starters, and he may be earning his way back into the starting five for the first time since November.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Quality minutes off bench Murphy finished with 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Saturday's 76-75 win over Georgia.

Impact Murphy has now scored at least 13 points in four straight games, shooting 62.8 percent from the field in that time. Though he doesn't start, he averages 23.9 minutes and has been a crucial part of the Bulldogs' front court.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in loss Murphy finished Tuesday's 88-66 loss to Auburn with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-6 FT), eight rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes.

Impact Murphy's 11 points and eight rebounds weren't nearly enough to keep Mississippi State from getting blown out, but it did demonstrate the junior's potential as a solid rotational presence around the glass. Murphy has seen his role expand significantly this season and with that, he's taken strides as a more efficient scorer and more imposing rebounder.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy and Nwoko lead Mississippi State to 90-57 rout of No. 18 Pitt

KeShawn Murphy scored a season-high 20 points and Mississippi State led from start to finish in thumping No. 18 Pittsburgh 90-57 in the SEC/ACC Challenge

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murphy has a double-double as No. 25 Mississippi State rolls to an 80-58 win over UNLV

KeShawn Murphy had 14 points and 13 rebounds, Josh Hubbard scored 11 and No. 25 Mississippi State overpowered UNLV 80-58 in the Arizona Tip-Off

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warming up Saturday Murphy (personal) is dressed up and warming up for Saturday's game against Alabama, Justin Frommer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Murphy has missed the last seven matchups to a personal matter but is trending towards being available for Mississippi State.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight miss Murphy will not play in Wednesday's shootout against Kentucky, Justin Frommer of 247sports reports.

Impact Murphy will miss his third straight game due to personal reasons, and his absence length is still questionable. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has played in eight games this year, averaging 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds on 11.6 minutes per game and will his next opportunity to return will be Saturday against Vanderbilt.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Wednesday Murphy (personal) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against Tennessee, Stefan Krajisnik of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact Murphy has been ruled out due to personal matters as the Bulldogs face off against the Volunteers. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has seen action in eight games this season, averaging 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 11.6 minutes per game, Murphy's next opportunity to return will come Saturday against Alabama, but his expected status is uncertain.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Murphy (foot) has been activated ahead of Friday's game against Nicholls State, Stefan Krajisnik of The Clarion Ledger reports.

Impact Murphy has been activated for the first time this season after missing the first five games of the 2023 season. The 6-foot-10 sophomore played just 19 games during his freshman season, suffering from a variety of injuries, and he is likely to be eased back into the fold.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Underperforms in loss Murphy recorded four points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 87-53 loss to Tennessee.

Impact The freshman only shot three attempts in 18 minutes of play while only making one of them. Murphy has an impressive shooting percentage from beyond the arc this season, currently sitting at 40.9 percent despite averaging 4.3 points per game. The minutes are there for the forward, but consistent production hasn't yet caught up. Expect the first year to continue to space the floor with his deep ball ability and start to score more for the Bulldogs.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will redshirt 2021-22 season Coach Ben Howland said Wednesday that Murphy will redshirt this season, Andy Kostka of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact Murphy decided to take some time away from the team back in October for an undisclosed reason. It looks like the best decision was to give Murphy a redshirt year and have him come back in a better place in 2022-23.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE