Missouri State

Murray State
Spent two seasons at fellow Missouri Valley Conference program Murray State (2022-24) where he played in 40 games over two seasons for coach Steve Prohm ... 2023-24: Was one of the Racers' top reserves with action in 20 games and 159 minutes ... Averaged 1.5 points and 1.6 rebounds ... Had a season-high 5 points twice -- at Illinois State  (12/3/03) and against UIC (1/2/24) ... Had season-high 8 rebounds in back-to-back games vs. UIC (1/2/24) and at Evansville (1/6/24) ... Was also 3-for-3 at the FT line in the UIC home win ... Dished out 4 assists at Evansville ... 2022-23: Saw action in 20 games, playing 128 total minutes ... Averaged 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game with 6 assists ... Instrumental in a pair of double-figure comeback wins, including erasing a 10-point deficit at Valpo (12/4/22) in the final three minutes, contributing a dunk, a pair of rebounds and an assist down the stretch ... Logged season-high 6 points vs. Lindsey Wilson (11/12/22) and later vs. UIC (1/14/23) ... Also snagged season-high 7 rebounds in win over UIC.

High School
Was a three-time all-state and all-region selection at Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, Miss. ... Averaged 17.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3.1 blocks and 1.4 steals per game as a senior in 2021-22 for coach Francisco Hardy ... Was part of a 16-13 Rebels team in his final prep season ... Posted 15.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.5 blocks and 2.3 steals per night as a junior for a 22-6 squad that advanced to the 6A state semifinals ... Helped Harrison Central to a 26-5 campaign his sophomore year while averaging 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists ... His teams won four straight district titles during his playing career ... Was also a standout for New Orleans Elite AAU team.

Personal
Samuel James Murray II was born 11/19/03 in Gulfport, Miss. ... Son of Sam and Shannon Murray of Gulfport ... Has a brother, Shaun, and a sister, Saniyah ... Majoring in Sport and Park Administration.