Overview

• Toronto used the ninth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on 20-year-old South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles.
• Murray-Boyles appeared to utter an expletive on draft night, later clarifying that it was driven by disbelief and excitement rather than disappointment.
• GM Bobby Webster confirmed the franchise does not inform players in advance, saying Murray-Boyles had no warning before his selection.
• Renowned for his physicality and defensive versatility, he fits the Raptors’ shift toward a tougher, win-now approach under their rebuild.
• His girlfriend, Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts, provided visible support at Barclays Center as he prepared for his NBA debut.