Per, https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccx5p_ir7Tc/ Murphy is going to Northwest Nazarene University (in Nampa, ID - just outside of Boise). I believe a close relative is already on the team. Interestingly, this was the first landing spot for Delveion Jackson when he left UC Davis a few years ago.
I really try hard not to critique these young men and women as they navigate the TP for a "better spot", but this one is a serious head-scratcher. I mean, I sincerely wish them well . . . but I definitely struggle to understand some of these moves.
That is a strange one. I certainly don’t know his situation and or course wish him the best. Just doesn’t make much sense from an outsiders perspective.
Sure would be nice if we could talk about additions rather than subtractions. I know there are still a lot of players in the portal looking, so maybe we end up with some quality transfers.
That would be a great fit. High academic norcal guy. Hopefully your sources are sound! And Mike, you're right, getting Ryan the next year would be a nice combo.
Grizzly board seems to think he's coming to Davis. Of course, you have to read through 4 pages of fans rationalizing that they will be better without him, and a few posts about how going from UM to UCD is such a downgrade. Whatever. He's going to get a great chance to learn from a former NBA guard, and play a lot of minutes close to home. Sounds like a win for all involved.
Robby Beasley will be a great addition to the Ags. He's got good size for a PG at 6'3 and he brings a lot of experience after starting all 32 games at Montana in his freshman year. He was #2 in scoring and his numbers look good across the board. Hopefully, we'll be adding a couple more high quality transfers soon also.
Interesting tidbit. In 2018 Heritage beat Dublin 100-98 (OT) in NCS semifinals. Heritage was led by Ezra Manjon’s 33 points; Dublin by Robby Beasley’s 27
With Murphy gone and Anigwe’s penchant for fouls, we really need to find a bigger, stronger body to defend the inside. Someone who can score occasionally from the inside would be an added bonus
Really only have Anigwe and Bora with any size, and as Mike said, fouls are fairly common. With Murphy and McGill transferring, we absolutely need interior, as well as wing, depth. We do have two intriguing freshman coming in with good size...Mani at 6'8" and Strong at 6'7". But of course it's tough to rely on contributions from freshman.
Maybe we are waiting for additional transfers to commit. I mean, of course we are going to get additional commits, I just hope they are players who can come in and contribute day 1.
Thanks Gauchofreg. I've been keeping an eye on Henry and thought we had a good chance with him, seeing as Milling made the trip down I80 last year and DeAndre mentioned UCD early in his portal life. At 6'7" and 225lbs, he fills a huge need.