Houston Christian University Athletics

2018-19 (Freshman): Murphy appeared in 21 games as a freshman, averaging 9.8 minutes per game…averaged 2.8 ppg and 2.0 rpg with 15 assists and nine steals…saw his averages rise to 3.9 ppg and 2.4 rpg in 11 Southland Conference games…reached a career-high nine points on three occasions, versus Arlington Baptist (12/14), Sam Houston State (01/19) and Northwestern State (02/20)…also pulled down a career-best six rebounds against Northwestern State (02/20)…was a perfect 2-of-2 from three-point range against SHSU (01/19)…played a career-high 24 minutes at Lamar (02/27).

High School: A three-year starter at the Cannon School in Concord, N.C. for coach Che Roth…averaged 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists as a senior…earned first team all-CISAA honors and was named honorable mention all-NCISAA…averaged 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists as a junior…averaged 14 points, six rebounds and three assists as a sophomore…played with current teammate Philip McKenzie…played club basketball for Team United.

Personal: Full name is Qon Elijah Murphy…born Aug. 14, 1999 in Charlotte, N.C.…son of Ron and Valerie Murphy… majoring in mass media arts.