Kara Murphy
Forward (3 or 4)/Guard (2)
University of Akron (NCAA1) All Time Leading Scorer
1,777 Career Points
Signed with Umea Comets of Sweden for 2012 season
Finished season as League’s #6 scorer, 16.2 points/game
Top 15 in League rebounding, 7 rbds/game
Kara Murphy is a winner. She came to a struggling University of Akron (NCAA1) program and turned it into a respectable and competitive team. Kara is 5’10 (178 cm), can play the 2, 3 or 4 position, and is a tremendous scorer (1,777 points). She is able to battle with bigs down low to pull down rebounds, and can drive to the basket from the perimeter to score.
Kara is in phenomenal shape and never missed a game during her four years at Akron, starting and playing in 123 straight. In 92 of those 123 games, Kara scored in double figures. She is ready to take her game to the next level as a professional, following in the footsteps of her father (former NFL player with the Green Bay Packers). Kara is a team player and will do whatever it takes for her team to be victorious.
Background...
If you are interested in signing Kara Murphy to your club, contact her representative:
Matt Krejci (FIBA#2010023308)
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
P.O. Box 1512
Dublin, OH 43017 USA
Phone: #614-657-2201
Email: matt@mksportsllc.com
Honors/Awards:
Mid American Conference (MAC) All Freshman Team, 2007-2008
All MAC Third Team, 2007-2008
All MAC Preseason Team (2008, 2009, 2010)
All MAC First Team, 2008-2009
All MAC Tournament Team, 2008-2009
All MAC Second Team, 2009-2010
All MAC Honorable Mention, 2010-2011
University of Akron’s All Time Leading Scorer, 1,777 points
Youngest player to reach 1,000 points in a career
Most Games Played/Started, 123 games
Single season scoring record, 580 points
Record for Free Throws Made in a Season, 166
Third on school’s all time list for 3 Point Field Goals Made, 127
All Time Leader in Free Throws Made for career, 480
Top Ten in University of Akron history for rebounds in a career, 630
Team MVP (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Team Captain (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11)
Career Statistics:
2007-08 14.5 points/game 5.6 rebounds/game 43% FG, 34% 3PT, 75% FT
2008-09 19.3 points/game 5.6 rebounds/game 43% FG, 33% 3PT, 79% FT
2009-10 13.8 points/game 4.6 rebounds/game 37% FG, 32% 3PT, 72% FT
2010-11 10.2 points/game 4.7 rebounds/game 40% FG, 30% 3 PT, 76% FT
Career 14.5 points/game 5.1 rebounds/game 40% FG, 33% 3 PT, 76% FT
Watch Video Highlights of #24 Kara Murphy in Action!
For full game video of Kara against WNIT Champion Toledo Rockets (29-8 record), April 2, 2011, see link at top of page!
“Kara is a strong and versatile wing player. She has the ability to post up and dominate smaller guards on the block. She is a good 3-point shooter and does an excellent job of getting to the foul line off the dribble.”
-Curt Miller
Head Coach,
Bowling Green State Univ.
5 Time MAC Coach of the Year
In June 2010, Kara was named as a WNBA prospect and selected 33rd in ESPN’s 2011 WNBA Mock Draft through Draftsite.com!
“Kara Murphy has an exceptional knowledge of the game. She uses her strength and versatility as a face-to-the-basket and back-to-the-basket player to take advantage of mismatches. Kara is a hard worker who leads her team by example; making scrappy plays and finding a way to extend plays.”
-Maria Fantanarosa
Head Coach, Miami University
