AJ Murphy brings proven high-school scoring touch, defensive edge, and leadership upside
Murphy is a 6-0 guard whose best calling card is two-way production: at University High, he averaged 23 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6 steals per game as a senior, earned all-state honors, and was named the All-NET Defensive Player of the Year. Tusculum lists him as a former 1,600-point scorer and two-time district and region tournament MVP, which points to a player who can create offense, pressure the ball, and handle big moments. He did not see game action in 2024-25, so the fit is about upside and competitiveness rather than immediate college stat-sheet certainty.[12]
