The 2022 NBA Draft is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar for all basketball fans. It is expected to start on the 23rd of June. There are countless exceptional talents on the show this year, to a point where it makes you wonder how entertaining the league will be next season.
One of the top prodigies this year would be Keegan Murray. The 21-year-old is expected to be a Top-5 pick this year. He is a forward who can play a versatile role in a team. The Iowa Hawkeyes youngster boasts a height of 6’8 and a weight of 215 pounds.
Keegan managed to land himself a scholarship at Iowa despite only being a three-star prospect in high school basketball. During his freshman year, he did not get many opportunities to show his worth. The American only averaged 7.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. However, his sophomore year would turn out to be beyond impressive. Murry averaged 23.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.
Keegan Murray to be the next Stephen Curry?
The difference in the numbers he put up during his freshman and sophomore years earned him the title “most improved player”. However, Keegan could not help his team to a title win despite having a stellar season individually. Iowa lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Here’s a compilation of his 2021-22 season highlights.
One of his main strengths would be that his dribbling and footwork complement each other to help him beat his man. He can run through the opposition’s defense and get points from under the rim, and he can also shoot from distance. Reminds you of a certain someone? Although many would say it is an exaggeration to compare Keegan Murray to Stephen Curry, the youngster looks how Steph looked when he was drafted.
Although speed isn’t one of his best attributes, it is understandable considering his size and weight. However, that also plays as an advantage for him as he used his wing length to defend opponents. That could be difficult for him in the NBA as almost all of the players have a length similar to his. No matter which team he goes to, he will be a great player to watch.