Ole Miss’ Matthew Murrell enters NBA mock drafts

Matthew Murrell attacks the rim during a game against Auburn in the Pavillion on Feb. 3, 2024. Photo by Fletcher Canup.Matthew Murrell is a guard on the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team, but he is also the heart and soul of the team itself. The 6-foot-4-inch senior from Memphis is having his best year yet, averaging 17 points per game and shooting 48% from the field, leading the Rebels to their shiniest season in years — and generating NBA draft buzz, too.

He is the only starter on the team that has been with the Rebels for his entire collegiate career, and his dedication has paid dividends. He has not only grown as a player, but he has also stepped into a leadership role as the veteran of the…