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Raptors’ Ninth Pick Collin Murray-Boyles Shakes Head and Utters F-Bomb on Draft Stage

The viral clip captured the South Carolina standout’s candid disappointment, highlighting the personal hurdles of joining a Canadian franchise.

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South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) defends against Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Overview

  • Collin Murray-Boyles was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2025 NBA Draft.
  • Cameras caught Murray-Boyles shaking his head and exclaiming “Fuck!” when his name was announced, and the clip quickly went viral on social media.
  • The South Carolina product averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and led the SEC in field-goal percentage during his final college season.
  • Commentators pointed to passport requirements and relocation challenges as factors potentially behind his visible reaction.
  • Murray-Boyles’s girlfriend, Gamecocks star Chloe Kitts, was in attendance and was visibly emotional during the moment.