Liam Murphy brings Purdue a high-IQ, high-value floor spacer with size
In the 2025-26 season, Liam Murphy has been a low-usage but useful Purdue forward, appearing in 12 games and averaging 2.3 points and 0.9 rebounds while hitting 8-of-23 from three with no turnovers in 89 total minutes. He fits because he stretches the floor, plays with senior composure, and adds 6-foot-7 size on the wing; the catch is durability, after a left shoulder surgery following the 2024-25 season and a season in which he also missed time with a shoulder issue. Think of him as a spacing specialist who can quietly tilt lineups when healthy.
