Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell on Tuesday told Jonathan Givony of ESPN that he will withdraw from the 2023 NBA draft and return to school for his senior year.
Murrell declared for the draft on April 6 with the option to return to school. He was among the prospects that competed in the G League Elite Camp earlier this month, averaging 6.5 points, two rebounds and 1.5 assists in two scrimmage games.
He recorded the highest max vertical jump at the event (41.5 inches).
The 6-foot-4 Murrell posted averages of 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 assists on 36.5% shooting from the field in 30 games last season. He led the team in scoring, assists and 3s (62), and was second in the SEC in minutes per game (34.4).
With Murrell back, the Rebels retain a key player for new head coach Chris Beard. The team also returned Jaemyn Brakefield and added Moussa Cisse, Brandon Murray and Jamarion Sharp through the transfer portal.
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