Now that Collin Murray-Boyles has had nearly three months of NBA experience, along with a solid Summer League showcase, I have to say I’ve been pleasantly surprised and largely proven wrong by the 20-year-old ex-South Carolina product.
When I first heard about CMB as a potential prospect on Toronto's radar, he immediately set off alarm bells in my head as another non-shooting addition to the Raptors’ roster. Despite his defensive upside and versatile skillset, I had hoped the team would go in a different direction on draft night. However, CMB was selected ninth overall, and now, after a rollercoaster journey in the Raptors’ 2025–26 plans, I’ve come to realize that he’s in a special tier among the many young talents in Toronto’s midst.