Fraschilla on Murphy: He’s a guy you have to talk about as a potential All-American

per Shama:

Gophers junior forward Jordan Murphy is off to one of the most impressive starts in college basketball this season. He entered last night’s game against Miami averaging 22 points and 12.3 rebounds. Although No. 12 ranked Minnesota lost 86-81 to No. 10 Miami at Williams Arena, Murphy had his eighth consecutive season opening double-double in points and rebounds, totaling 17 and 14.

Murphy began this season with career averages of 11.4 points and 8.4 rebounds, and had a low profile nationally, but everything has changed. ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla, in Minneapolis for the nationally televised game last night, has been following Murphy since he arrived at Minnesota as only a three-star recruit from San Antonio.

“He is one of the most improved players in the country,” Fraschilla told Sports Headliners prior to the game. “He will be in the running for Big Ten Player of the Year because to this point in the season he has an impact on the game that few have. Even at 6-foot-6, he dominates the game inside. He’s also improved his ability to drive from the top of the key to the basket. He will be a very hard matchup for anybody in the Big Ten.”

Fraschilla described Murphy as a “nightmare” for defenders to stay in front of. The powerful 6-6, 240 athlete has strength, quickness and jumping ability. He can go through, around and over defensive players. He has strong hands, with the timing and athleticism to block shots and make steals.

“He’s a guy you have to talk about as a potential All-American candidate, if not this year, definitely next year,” Fraschilla said.

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Preach.

He has been outstanding this year. Good teams become great when players take semi unexpected steps forward like he has. We are going to make some NOISE in the big ten portion of the schedule this year.

Seauville said:

Preach.

He has been outstanding this year. Good teams become great when players take semi unexpected steps forward like he has. We are going to make some NOISE in the big ten portion of the schedule this year.

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Remember in the summer when Pitino was saying that Murphy had shown major improvement? He wasn't kidding.

Pitino also stated that Curry was the most improved player over the off-season. I sure hope he comes back healthy in 2018-19.

GopherHoopsFan said:

Remember in the summer when Pitino was saying that Murphy had shown major improvement? He wasn't kidding.

Pitino also stated that Curry was the most improved player over the off-season. I sure hope he comes back healthy in 2018-19.

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what impresses me most about Murphy is that he never looks tired-when he is moving. (Sitting on the bench is a different matter). The first minute or the last in the game he still looks like he could continue playing several more hours of basketball.