Player: Trey Murphy
Class: 2018
School: Cary Academy
Latest Update: Murphy was a hot name at the NC Top 80 this year and deserving so, as he was one of the top, if not the top, shooters in the camp. He showed that, draining 20+ 3-pointers through three games at the event.
After his performance and continued growth, programs like East Carolina, Rider, Furman, West Point, and Virginia have all expressed interest in him.
“They have been talking a lot about my ability to shoot the the ball as well as gaining weight,” Murphy said.
None have mentioned anything about an offer but they will be on deck when he and the Durham Hurricanes play this summer.
What Was Said
Based upon the Phenom Hoop Report’s NC 2018 rankings, Trey Murphy would have been a long short to make the NC Top 80 event. After an outstanding junior season where he scored at a prolific rate, we extended him an invitation and boy, are we glad we did. In the three camp games, Murphy averaged 23.7 PPG and scored 14, 30, and 27 points respectively. However, it was his hot shooting touch that grabbed the attention of everyone in the gym. In the three games, Murphy hit four, nine and eight three-pointers and was without question the best shooter in the camp. Murphy is still extremely thin and will need to add strength and weight, however the long armed and wirily frame should transition well at the collegiate level. While he doesn’t sport any D1 offers at the moment, look for that to change sooner rather than later. Like another Durham Hurricane travel ball player Carter Collins, both are late bloomers that are well grounded. The humble Murphy understands our motto as well as anyone, “It’s not where you start, but where you finish is most important.” For D1 coaches, you better jump quickly on the Trey Murphy bandwagon. It’s going to fill us quick.
— Rick Lewis; NC Top 80