
Aliyah Murray’s two-way Army legacy still pops: efficient scorer, rebounder, and defensive menace
In the 2017-18 season, Aliyah Murray was a do-it-all G/F for Army West Point, averaging 10.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 47% from the field; she also ranked among the Academy’s all-time leaders in rebounds and earned 2016-17 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year honors. The big takeaway: she brought toughness, versatility, and real edge—think high motor, gritty defense, and winning-intangible energy that coaches love when they want a player who impacts a game beyond the box score.