Mississippi State basketball's sophomore forward KeShawn Murphy has entered the transfer portal, marking another change to the team's roster following the 2023-2024 season. Murphy, who spent the last two seasons as a key bench player, averaged 4.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and one assist per game this past season. His absence due to personal reasons during conference play had a notable impact on the team, highlighting the lack of reliable options in his position. Despite flashes of brilliance, his performance waned towards the end of the season, leading to his decision to transfer.

By the Numbers
  • Sophomore forward KeShawn Murphy averaged 4.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and one assist per game in the last season.
  • Murphy missed the first five games of the season with an injury and later withdrew from the team for personal reasons, missing eight SEC games.
State of Play
  • Murphy's departure opens a sixth scholarship for the team's coach, Chris Jans, ahead of his third season in Starkville.
  • Mississippi State has already added one scorer in Penn State-transfer Kanye Clary and is actively working on adding more names to the roster in the coming weeks.
What's Next

Mississippi State is expected to continue its active recruitment from the transfer portal to strengthen the team's roster following the departure of multiple players, including KeShawn Murphy.