When the Toronto Raptors selected Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, the response was consistent. Murray-Boyles was praised as one of the most compelling two-way players in his class, but the fit with the Raptors was immediately questioned. It's only taken two preseason games to understand exactly how the Raptors plan to incorporate Murray-Boyles into their system and prove that he fits surprisingly well.
Harper's performance with the Scarlet Knights projected him to be selected in the top five. Despite not being the projected top pick, Harper's game has drawn major praise.