Few Hawkeye fans were surprised when junior forward Kris Murray announced his intention to declare for the NBA draft on Friday. Murray had flirted with following his twin brother Keegan to the NBA a year ago before he had even earned a starting job with the Hawkeyes, but ultimately stayed in hopes of increasing his draft stock and becoming Iowa’s go-to star the following season. Murray was rewarded with his patience, earning first-team All-Big Ten and third-team All-American honors while becoming the only player in college basketball this season to average more than 20 points, seven rebounds, and one block per game while also making 65+ threes.
Kris Murray is NBA-bound. How Will He Fare at the Next Level?
