He might not catch the eye of the casual NBA fan as the most notable rookie from the 2025 class, but there’s no doubt that Collin Murray-Boyles deserves respect. That respect comes from both those who are high on him within Raptors Nation and those outside the dedicated Raptors fanbase who have noticed CMB’s potential, especially on defense where he stands out the most.
In a recent piece by Raptors insider Michael Grange for Sportsnet, he highlighted the following about Murray-Boyles' showing during training camp: "Collin Murray-Boyles was also as advertised. The rookie taken ninth overall has earned praise from his teammates and coaching staff for his energy and athleticism — “a beast, a monster” — was how Scottie Barnes referred to him the other day.