Monday, Murphy conducted a virtual visit with Jay Wright and his staff. Tuesday, he cut his list to four schools and included Villanova.
Joining Villanova is Houston, Pitt, and Virginia.
"The most important thing to me is being able to maximize my talent and my abilities," Murphy told Rivals' Corey Evans. "Wherever I feel like I can do that best is where I will go."
Murphy has shown impressive shot-making ability in his two seasons at Rice, making 139 three-pointers in that time. Last season he averaged 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists on 36.8 percent three-point shooting. For his career, he is a 39 percent three-point shooter.
You have to feel that there are a couple of things working in Villanova's favor here. First, the timing. For Murphy to cut his list to four and include Villanova a day after his virtual visit is clearly a positive sign. Second, Villanova's offensive philosophy matches incredibly well with Murphy's best skill, which ties into his quote about what he is looking for in his new school.
Murphy will be a sit one, play two addition for whoever lands him.
A decision is expected by the end of the month.
Joining Villanova is Houston, Pitt, and Virginia.
"The most important thing to me is being able to maximize my talent and my abilities," Murphy told Rivals' Corey Evans. "Wherever I feel like I can do that best is where I will go."
Murphy has shown impressive shot-making ability in his two seasons at Rice, making 139 three-pointers in that time. Last season he averaged 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists on 36.8 percent three-point shooting. For his career, he is a 39 percent three-point shooter.
You have to feel that there are a couple of things working in Villanova's favor here. First, the timing. For Murphy to cut his list to four and include Villanova a day after his virtual visit is clearly a positive sign. Second, Villanova's offensive philosophy matches incredibly well with Murphy's best skill, which ties into his quote about what he is looking for in his new school.
Murphy will be a sit one, play two addition for whoever lands him.
A decision is expected by the end of the month.
