Overview

• Collin Murray-Boyles went ninth overall to Toronto after the Raptors secured the pick in the 2025 NBA Draft following a 30-52 season.
• Caught uttering an expletive on draft night, Murray-Boyles told reporters he was simply in disbelief and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
• A two-time All-SEC honoree, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season while establishing himself as a tenacious defender.
• General manager Bobby Webster said the raw reaction reflected the shock of the moment rather than reluctance to relocate to Toronto.
• Murray-Boyles pledged to leverage his physical versatility and defensive grit to fit into the Raptors’ new win-now, defense-first identity.