ERIK MURPHY RUMORS & GOSSIP
Scouting Report - Erik Murphy
Photo: Phil Sandlin/Palm Beach Post
Name: Erik Murphy Age: 22 School: Florida
Height: 6’10 Weight: 240 Projected Position: PF
2012-13 Stats:
12.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.4 tpg (26.4 minutes per game)
51.6 FG%, 78.4 FT%, 45.3 3FG%
64.3 TS%, 62.9 eFG%, 12.8 TREB%, 17.4 DREB%, 22.5 USG%
SKILLS &...
Erik Murphy thrives after injury scare
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Erik Murphy had a big grin on his face and a guitar in his hands late Friday afternoon as he participated in a promotional video shoot with teammate Patric Young.
Murphy and Young were still sweaty and in their uniforms as they goofed around in the fog from a smoke machine shortly after Florida's 80-58 win over LSU in an SEC quarterfinal.
Murphy didn't...
Via Fox Sports Florida
March 15, 2013
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Gators’ Erik Murphy balls so hard against LSU in SEC Tournament
Erik Murphy led the Florida Gators to a stomping of the LSU Tigers during Friday's SEC Tournament play. Here's a highlight video recapping the action.
No. 13 Florida 80, LSU 58
Erik Murphy scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed a career-best 12 rebounds to help the 13th-ranked Florida Gators take the first step Friday toward trying to add a Southeastern Conference tournament title to their regular season championship by beating LSU 80-58.
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive presented Florida coach Billy Donovan with the regular season trophy before tipoff...
Via AP on Fox
March 15, 2013
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Rebels had no answer for Murphy's torrid touch
GAINESVILLE, Fla. Ole Miss threatened to make it a game late in the first half of Florida's 78-64 win Saturday night at a sold-out O'Connell Center.
As the Gators have done as routinely as pull on their gym shorts of late, they seized control early and built a 20-point lead before halftime. Florida led 35-15 when the Rebels started to chip away.
And to no one's surprise...
Via Fox Sports Florida
February 02, 2013
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Murphy leads No. 4 Florida past No. 16 Ole Miss
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Erik Murphy scored 19 points and was instrumental on the defensive end, helping No. 4 Florida beat 16th-ranked Mississippi 78-64 Saturday night.
Murphy made 7 of 8 shots, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, and added six rebounds and four assists. Defensively, he took a charge, had a block and altered several shots in the paint.
Pat Young added 13 points...
Via Fox Sports Florida
February 02, 2013
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No. 10 Florida handles No. 22 Wisconsin 74-56
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Erik Murphy is no longer just an outside threat.
Murphy tied a career-high with 24 points days after dealing with a migraine headache, and No. 10 Florida beat 22nd-ranked Wisconsin 74-56 on Wednesday night.
The 6-foot-10 power forward made all 10 of his shots, including several in the post and just two from 3-point range, as the short-handed Gators enjoyed...
Via Fox Sports South
November 15, 2012
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Murphy answers challenge in Gators' win
PHOENIX Erik Murphy was 0-for-5 shooting in the first half and looked timid after missing a pair of open 3-pointers early.
Florida coach Billy Donovan, sensing Murphy's drop in confidence, lit into him at the break. Not the way you might expect.
"I want you to shoot every time you're open," Donovan told Murphy. "And if I see you not shooting the ball, I...
Via Fox Sports Florida
March 23, 2012
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Murphy matures on, off court for No. 12 Florida
Florida's Erik Murphy has a small scar just above his right eye, a remnant of the eight stitches he needed after a recent collision with teammate Patric Young.
It's hardly the only makeover for the 6-foot-10 junior.
Murphy's game has improved dramatically this season, and coach Billy Donovan says the power forward has made an equally noticeable jump in maturity since...
Via AP on Fox
January 31, 2012
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No. 10 Florida loses Erik Murphy to knee injury
No. 10 Florida is playing without starting forward Erik Murphy, who injured his right knee in practice Thursday.
Murphy was on crutches and unavailable for Friday night's game against Jacksonville. Coach Billy Donovan is expected to address the injury afterward.
Murphy, a 6-foot-10 junior from Rhode Island, is averaging 10.0 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Gators (3-1) this...
Via AP on Fox
November 25, 2011
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