Alex Murphy - Transferring From Duke

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Three DNPs in last four games. Not working out at Duke as he hoped. Things might be better next year if Jabari Parker is one and done but its surprising he's not playing in year 3. Unlikely he would transfers because he would lose a year of eligibility. But after next year he could transfer and play right away as a grad student.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

Why we would he lose a year of eligibility? He'd have to sit out a year but would still have two to play. Jabari Parker is gone but Duke has a sick class coming in right behind. Winslow is a top 10 guy who could eat up a lot of Murphy's minutes.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 10 years ago

I hope Tomas Murphy is paying attention....

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Nah. These kids never think they can't make it anywhere,
They're fawned over from age 12 on. Lots of people in their ears.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 10 years ago

The kid should go to BC, his father's alma mater......then either URI or PC if he wants to stay in RI closer to home....

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

If he cares about his life he should stay at Duke. If I'm him, I sit next year, graduate and go play a year somewhere as a grad student.

rhodylaw · Unread post by **rhodylaw** » 10 years ago

Really no bad options for this kid - can't beat a Duke education.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

This is how it would work if he transfers after this year. You get 5 years to play 4, so if he transfers after this year he would end up only playing 3 seasons in 5 years. He could petition the NCAA to get the year back but I don't think he would get it.
1. Redshirt
2. Played
3. Played
4. Transfer
5. Play
But if he plays next year and graduates, then he could transfer and play right away, so he'd end up playing 4 seasons in 5 years. This is the option that makes sense, although staying at Duke is also a good option. The problem is he's not playing in year 3 and, as someone said, Duke brings in a good class every year.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Duke already signed the 1 and 3 top 100 recruits. Parker has said he might
stay on to play with them.
Murphy will never play much for Duke.

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 10 years ago

Ramulous wrote:I hope Tomas Murphy is paying attention....

Unfortunately I think Tomas is ranked much higher than either of his brother were. I think he is considered a top 10 nationally.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

KMac he would expect Murphy to transfer to Florida if it ever happens.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 10 years ago

I doubt he finds a better situation at UF, aside from Parker and next years guys, UF recruits talent right there with DUKE if not better. He could go but I don't think he finds an easy way onto the floor at UF. There is obviously something stopping him from getting on the court. The other tall guys that play beside Parker are fighting for minutes because they aren't very good. Clearly the fact that he is not in that fight says something about his ability.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Rhody Guy wrote:
Ramulous wrote:I hope Tomas Murphy is paying attention....
Unfortunately I think Tomas is ranked much higher than either of his brother were. I think he is considered a top 10 nationally.

I don't remember where I heard or read it, it might have been here. But, someone said Tomas is more likely to stay closer to home than his brothers did.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

If he transfers as a grad student you'd think he'd go to a mid-major where he could play. A lateral move to Flirida wouldn't seem to make sense. How old is Tomas. Maybe both end up at PC in 15.

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:If he transfers as a grad student you'd think he'd go to a mid-major where he could play. A lateral move to Flirida wouldn't seem to make sense. How old is Tomas. Maybe both end up at PC in 15.

I believe Tomas is class of '17, a freshman at Prout this year if I recall.

Section104 · Unread post by **Section104** » 10 years ago

Plans to transfer following this semester. Florida logical choice per Jeff Borzello

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Go get him!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

I would try to get him even if he only has 1 1/2 years of eligibility. Getting Alex would give us a shot at Tomas, I would think.

15 Year Lurker · Unread post by **15 Year Lurker** » 10 years ago

Wow this thread was timely.

We need to get him.. then get his brother.

would be huge

monam33 · Unread post by **monam33** » 10 years ago

The Sporting News wrote:Duke redshirt sophomore Alex Murphy will transfer from the university at the end of the semester, according to multiple media reports.

The 6-9 forward played sparingly this season, appearing in just five of the Blue Devils nine games, thus far, averaging one point and one rebound in just over six minutes per game.

SG EDIT: When copy-pasting from sites, please try to link back to them, and also, try to only excerpt as opposed to doing a full copy-paste. Some media organizations can be pretty zealous when protecting their content. For the full news item on this, visit: http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basket ... ski-parker

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 10 years ago

Hard to believe we won't be in on this.....hopefully tonight's game on national cable TV won't hurt....

SK is home.

Time to come home.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

There was no way Jay Murphy would let one of his kids play for Baron, but Hurley? I would think PC would try to get involved too.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

really, is he any good? I ask only cause I have no clue......

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 10 years ago

The only way I want this kid is if he is a pure shooter... That is the number 1 need period end. We are an awful shooting team... Get a shooter!!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Absolutely could use him!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

We need OUTSIDE shooters, period.

The only guy who can shoot is Munford, or he used to be able to anyway. Senior.

EC will be good, but he will need some major help.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 10 years ago

I locked a different thread about Murphy and merged it into this one.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

How cool would that be to play down the street from where you grew up, literally.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

Look for Alex Murphy to consider the Gators as well. Providence and the University of Rhode Island will also be in contact with Murphy once he secures a release from his scholarship at Duke, but Providence currently does not have an open scholarship for the spring semester.

http://www.providencejournal.com/sports ... uggles.ece

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

He is a shooter. He can play the 3 and the 4. Would slide right into the lineup when Gil graduates.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 10 years ago

Tomas is a friar fan

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Ewww!
The last transfer we had from Duke was Don Blackman,
AKA Abu Bakr.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

and of course via Tom Carmody......

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 10 years ago

a/k/a Tom Tragedy

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Well, you were there…….

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Worst URI coach, until Jerry D.

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 10 years ago

Murphy family is very tight with Cooley and Hurley. Could be interesting

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

PC has no open scholarships, so Cooley would have to brizz someone.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

or convince his dad to pay for a semester then give him one of the open ones next season, still unlikely

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

We need him more than they do.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:PC has no open scholarships, so Cooley would have to brizz someone.

Could be done easily

rhodylaw · Unread post by **rhodylaw** » 10 years ago

I don't think he decides to leave midyear without a plan.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 10 years ago

Does he end up Ben Eaves? I can't complain..... We need the help any way we can get it.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Adam Finkelstein ‏ @ AdamFinkelstein 2h
Hearing that Davidson could be one of the schools in the mix for Duke transfer Alex Murphy
Drew P ‏ @ DrewPap85 2h
@ AdamFinkelstein any New England schools?

Adam Finkelstein ‏ @ AdamFinkelstein 1h
@ DrewPap85 RI kid with relationships at both PC & URI so would expect both to be considered

Davidson?????????????????

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

Davidson is actually a great spot for him. Maybe he likes that area of the country and McKillop is one of the best coaches out there. He would probably have a chance to be a go to guy (or at least a starter) on at least one team that goes to the dance.

rhodylaw · Unread post by **rhodylaw** » 10 years ago

GBG - isn't Davidson joining the A10 next year? No longer an automatic NCAA team

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Duke played Davidson this year, so maybe that's when Murphy started thinking, "I could be a star for that team."
But does he really want to finish his college career against the Elons of the world. And there's no guarantee Davidson makes the tournament.
Schools that mght make sense: URI, PC, UConn, Florida, Notre Dame, Boston College.

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 10 years ago

He won't be going to another ACC school like BC, transferring in conference is usually tough. Let's be realistic, he won't end up here. He'll probably end up at a place like Florida or Uconn

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 10 years ago

Keaney.Blue wrote:He won't be going to another ACC school like BC, transferring in conference is usually tough. Let's be realistic, he won't end up here. He'll probably end up at a place like Florida or Uconn

I think he has to take a step down in conference / team quality. If he thinks he can make it at one of those equivalent power recruiting schools, then why transfer in the first place?