SBNation.com - Alex Murphy (Class 2012, No. 11 Overall) Headed To Duke To Play For Coach Khttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46737/sbn-fave.png2011-02-07T15:52:22-05:00http://www.sbnation.com/rss/stream/17446852011-02-07T15:52:22-05:002011-02-07T15:52:22-05:00Alex Murphy (Class 2012, No. 11 Overall) Headed To Duke To Play For Coach K
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<p>Alex Murphy, a star junior forward in the Class of 2012, has committed to play for Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../ncaa-basketball/teams/duke-blue-devils">Duke Blue Devils</a>. Murphy's currently ranked as the no. 11 player in the nation according to Scout.com, and he's the first member of the Blue Devils' 2012 recruiting crop.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://jeffgoodman.yardbarker.com/blog/jeffgoodman/alex_murphy_opts_for_duke/4115398">FOX Sports' Jeff Goodman broke the story</a>, and talked to Murphy about his choice:</p>
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<p>Murphy ... is the younger brother of Gators sophomore forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../ncaa-basketball/players/101072/erik-murphy">Erik Murphy</a> and he strongly considered joining his brother in Gainesville. <br> <br> However, he was blown away on an unofficial visit to Durham last month. <br> <br> "Ultimately, it came down to my relationship with Coach K," Murphy said. ``I went down last year and visited earlier this year and just felt at home. I felt comfortable with the players and coaches – and felt like there’s no better place. It was clear to me."</p>
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<p>He won't matriculate for a few years, but it's a sign that as Duke prepares to defend its national title with another top 5 team in 2011, Coach K's keeping an eye on the future, as well.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/2011/2/7/2329368/alex-murphy-class-2012-no-11-overall-headed-to-duke-to-play-for-coachAndrew Sharp