VIDEO: Awkwardness on display between Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles! She really hit him with the “my parents are here!” when he went for the kiss.

Awkwardness on display between South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts and South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles. I’m not sure if this staged or not. 2/8/2024.

Collin Murray-Boyles has improved his game this season (Images via @chloe.kitts & @30murrayjr / Instagram)

South Carolina Gamecocks forward Collin Murray-Boyles has hit his stride this season, and the college hoops world is noticing. In a post highlighting his improved production this season, the sophomore’s girlfriend, fellow Gamecock Chloe Kitts, let everyone know that she supports her man by commenting.

“bigggg 30,” she wrote.

Screenshot via Instagram

The post was made by GREENLIGHT MEDIA and had the caption:

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“Collin Murray-Boyles has been taking care of unfinished business during his sophomore campaign for the Gamecocks. 🐓🔥 All-SEC potential for the crafty big, and showing his improved ability to stretch the floor in year two. 🛠️”

Collin Murray-Boyles’ sophomore jump

South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles has emerged as one of the most improved players in college basketball this season. His impressive leap in production across all major statistical categories has catapulted him into the spotlight.

Murray-Boyles had a solid freshman campaign, showcasing his high motor, defensive versatility, and efficiency around the rim. However, his sophomore season has been a revelation, marked by substantial growth in his offensive game.

His scoring has skyrocketed from 10.4 PPG last season to 16.2 PPG this season, demonstrating an ability to take on a larger scoring role. On the boards, he has transformed into a dominant presence, increasing his rebounds from 5.7 to an impressive 9.4 per game. Perhaps most notable is his improved efficiency, with his field goal percentage rising from an already solid 59.7% to an elite 65.9%.

Standing at 6-foot-7, Murray-Boyles continues to defy positional expectations. On the defensive end, his ability to cut off driving lanes and defend without fouling remains one of his strongest attributes.

His increased production and efficiency have helped the South Carolina Gamecocks to an impressive 6-3 start to the season, with their most recent win, their third in a row, coming against East Carolina on December 7. Their next matchup sees them take on USC Upstate on December 14.

If Collin Murray-Boyles can sustain his upward trajectory, he could establish himself as one of the top returning players in the 2025 NBA draft class, proving that his name deserves to be mentioned alongside the year’s top prospects.