Collin Murray-Boyles is a little undersized for a frontcourt player at 6-foot-8. But the South Carolina product is one of the more skilled offensive bigs in the 2025 draft. That gives him a solid chance to land in the lottery and has earned him comparisons to current and former All-Stars Julius Randle and Anthony Mason.
Collin Murray-Boyles Draws Comparison to Julius Randle and Anthony Mason
As a sophomore this past season, Murray-Boyles averaged 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 58.6% from the field for the Gamecocks. His athleticism and effort translate to strong defense, too—he averaged 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
It’s that two-way production that has people likening his game to Randle and Mason.
Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman projected Murray-Boyles to be selected 12th overall by the Chicago Bulls and listed Randle and Mason as his best pro comps.
“Collin Murray-Boyles will give a team a physical presence who’ll put pressure on defenses with his inside scoring strength/instincts and face-up power/agility,” he wrote. “The passing skills and defensive foot speed create some newer avenues to upside.”
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In addition to their two-way ability, all three players are left-handed. Like Randle and Mason, Murray-Boyles scores and facilitates from the interior, using strength and savvy to impact games. He has an advanced feel on offense and plays with grit on both ends.
Collin Murray-Boyles has one of the most underdiscussed offensive upsides in the class as a driver and face-up scorer
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While Mason last played in the NBA in 2003, Randle is still going strong in his 11th season. Last year, he averaged 18.7 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
PFSN’s Mock Draft Projection for Murray-Boyles
Just like Wasserman, PFSN’s Brandon Austin also projected the Bulls to take Murray-Boyles at No. 12 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here’s what he had to say about the South Carolina standout:
“While Collin Murray-Boyles’ 6-foot-8 frame doesn’t fit the traditional mold, the South Carolina standout plays far bigger than his listed height, making up for any size concerns with strength, effort, and elite instincts.
“Murray-Boyles is a high-motor player with an advanced feel for the game on both ends. Offensively, he’s a powerful finisher who excels in tight spaces and brings underrated playmaking ability from the frontcourt, something the Chicago Bulls currently lack.
“Defensively, Murray-Boyles may be one of the most disruptive players in the class. His quick hands, strong lateral mobility, and timing allow him to defend multiple positions, pressure ball-handlers, and rack up deflections and blocks. He’s a relentless presence on that end.
“Murray-Boyles is still developing as a shooter, having hit just 26.5% from three last season. But even without a reliable perimeter shot, his floor as a high-impact role player is clear. If the shot ever clicks, he could evolve into a rare two-way piece that could mesh well with multiple lineups.
“For a Bulls team looking to build a more versatile, defensively sound identity, Murray-Boyles offers plug-and-play value with upside.”