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Murphy, the 6-foot-10, 222-pound power forward from Ramsay (A.L.) High School, was originally committed to Western Kentucky, but de-committed from the Hilltoppers in July.
He chose Mississippi State over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Western Kentucky and UAB.
He is the first commit in Mississippi State’s 2021 class.
As a junior at Ramsay High School, Murphy averaged 21 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, leading Ramsay to a 25-9 record and a Final Four appearance in Class 5A.
According to 247Sports.com, Murphy is ranked as the No. 46 power forward in the Class of 2021.
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