It was expected that Toronto would likely target a front-court player and Murray-Boyles certainly fits that mold. Considering the former Gamecock was projected as a lottery pick, the Raptors selecting him at nine felt like a safe and solid pick.

Collin Murray-Boyles, the No. 9 pick overall at the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday, June 25, appeared to have uttered the F-word after hearing his name called out by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

Collin Murray-Boyles became the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft when the Toronto Raptors selected him on Wednesday night, adding another defensive-minded forward to their roster. With cameras panning to the newly minted professional's table in the green room, his reaction to the selection was captured live.