Kenyon Murray
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Kenyon Murray played guard/forward for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1992-96. Murray played high school ball for Central High School in his hometown of Battle Creek, Michigan. Murray was named Mr. Basketball
for the state of Michigan as a high school senior. In his freshman year as a Hawkeye, Kenyon started in 10 games, averaged 6.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He also led the team with 45 steals, the most ever by a Hawkeye freshman. As a sophomore, Murray started in all 27 games and scored in double figures 22 times. He averaged 12.3 points per game that season. As a junior, Kenyon scored 11.5 points per game for a team that had all five starters average double-figures. The starting five for the 1994-95 Hawkeyes consisted of Andre Woolrdige
, Chris Kingsbury
, Jim Bartles, Murray, and Jess Settles. That squad finished the season 21-12 after a trip to the NIT. Murray averaged 9.5 points and 4.4 rebounds as a senior during the 1995-96 season. The Hawkeyes finished fourth in the Big Ten that season and earned a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament
. Iowa won their first-round game against George Washington, before losing in the second-round to 3-seed Arizona, 73-87.
Kenyon Murray ranks 16th on Iowa’s All-Time scoring list with 1,230 career points. Murray also ranks 3rd all-time in steals with 200 for his career, behind only Ryan Bowen
and Dean Oliver
. Murray still holds the Iowa record, tied with Acie Earl
, for most steals in a single game with 9 against Ohio State in 1995.
When his college career came to end, Kenyon Murray played professionally in both the CBA and IBL as well as overseas. He helped lead the Battle Creek Knights
of the IBL to a 21-0 record and a League Championship in 2005. Currently, Murray lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
and is Territory Manager for Tulsa Dental Specialties. Murray is a color commentator for Versus
and the Big Ten Network. He is the Co-founder of Legacy Basketball Academy, a basketball skill development program for boys and girls in Iowa.
Mr. Basketball of Michigan
Each year the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Michigan...
for the state of Michigan as a high school senior. In his freshman year as a Hawkeye, Kenyon started in 10 games, averaged 6.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He also led the team with 45 steals, the most ever by a Hawkeye freshman. As a sophomore, Murray started in all 27 games and scored in double figures 22 times. He averaged 12.3 points per game that season. As a junior, Kenyon scored 11.5 points per game for a team that had all five starters average double-figures. The starting five for the 1994-95 Hawkeyes consisted of Andre Woolrdige
Andre Woolrdige
Andre Woolridge played point guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1994 to 1997. Woolridge started his college career at Nebraska before transferring to Iowa after his freshman year. Woolridge ended his career as Iowa's all-time assist leader, he has since been passed by Jeff Horner...
, Chris Kingsbury
Chris Kingsbury
Chris Kingsbury played guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1993 to 1996. Kingsbury was a McDonald's All-American his senior year with Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio before beginning his career as a Hawkeye. Kingsbury became an instant fan favorite at Iowa displaying a seemingly limitless range...
, Jim Bartles, Murray, and Jess Settles. That squad finished the season 21-12 after a trip to the NIT. Murray averaged 9.5 points and 4.4 rebounds as a senior during the 1995-96 season. The Hawkeyes finished fourth in the Big Ten that season and earned a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
. Iowa won their first-round game against George Washington, before losing in the second-round to 3-seed Arizona, 73-87.
Kenyon Murray ranks 16th on Iowa’s All-Time scoring list with 1,230 career points. Murray also ranks 3rd all-time in steals with 200 for his career, behind only Ryan Bowen
Ryan Bowen
Ryan Cleo Bowen is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. He was a 6'9", power forward.-Career:...
and Dean Oliver
Dean Oliver (basketball)
Dean Oliver is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association. An undrafted 5'11" guard from the University of Iowa, Oliver played with the Golden State Warriors from 2001-02 to 2002-03.Oliver attended Mason City High School in Mason City, Iowa...
. Murray still holds the Iowa record, tied with Acie Earl
Acie Earl
Acie Boyd Earl is a retired American professional basketball player, who appeared in four NBA seasons, as a 6'10" center.-High school/college:...
, for most steals in a single game with 9 against Ohio State in 1995.
When his college career came to end, Kenyon Murray played professionally in both the CBA and IBL as well as overseas. He helped lead the Battle Creek Knights
Battle Creek Knights
The Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:...
of the IBL to a 21-0 record and a League Championship in 2005. Currently, Murray lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...
and is Territory Manager for Tulsa Dental Specialties. Murray is a color commentator for Versus
Versus
Versus, often abbreviated v. or v, vs. or vs may refer to:- Media :* Versus , a United States sports channel, to be renamed NBC Sports Network in 2012* Versus , a Japanese action/horror film...
and the Big Ten Network. He is the Co-founder of Legacy Basketball Academy, a basketball skill development program for boys and girls in Iowa.