South Carolina men’s basketball player Collin Murray-Boyles declared for the 2025 NBA draft, and his Gamecocks girlfriend Chloe Kitts reacted to this announcement.

His post was captioned:

“With excitement and motivation, I would like to announce that I am declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft!” the last paragraph of his announcement graphics on Instagram read.

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His girlfriend Kitts was one of the first to react to the announcement.

“So proud of you.” “I love you baby,” she wrote in two different comments under the announcement post.

Kitts does not shy away from expressing how she feels about Murray-Boyles on social media. She often comments under his Instagram posts or school posts featuring him.

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Murray-Boyles has also returned the energy several times, posting images and videos of them together.

The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 10.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals in his freshman year. He made a big leap in his averages as a sophomore in the 2024-25 campaign, reaching 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, earning him a spot in the second-team All-SEC.

His future has been a source of conversation in college basketball, and he has finally made a decision, declaring for the draft on Jun. 25-26. He is projected to be a top-10 pick per ESPN’s latest mock draft, while there are speculations that he would be selected by the Chicago Bulls.

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Chloe Kitts’ BF Collin Murray-Boyles drops sweet comment under Gamecocks photos

Chloe Kitts posted a photo of herself and the 2024-25 South Carolina women’s team on Apr. 10, four days after losing the national title game to UConn.

Her boyfriend, Collin Murray-Boyles, commented on his feelings about her.

“I love my baby,” he wrote in the comment section of the post.

The couple, who celebrated one year together in December, made their relationship public in April, confirming speculations.

Gamecocks sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles reveals NBA draft decision

South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles told ESPN on Tuesday that he is declaring for the 2025 NBA draft after two seasons with the Gamecocks.

Murray-Boyles was named to the All-SEC second team, averaging 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks on 58.6% shooting from the field. He was the first Gamecocks player since Jimmy Foster in 1983-84 to average at least 16 points and eight rebounds in a season.

The 6-foot-8 standout led the conference in field-goal percentage and ranked 21st nationally. He was the only player in a Power Four conference to average at least 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block on 50% shooting from the field.

Murray-Boyles is projected to be a potential lottery pick in the draft this year, with his defensive intensity, post presence and ability to make plays for others. He boasts a reported 7-foot, 2-inch wingspan that enables him to protect the rim and force turnovers.

The 19-year-old added a 3-point shot this past season, with inconsistent results after converting 9-of-34 from beyond the arc. The lefty has a smooth stroke and is making it a point of emphasis throughout the predraft process to showcase his potential as a floor spacer.

Murray-Boyles will be able to improve his draft positioning in team workouts and the combine on May 11-18 in Chicago, Illinois. He has the chance to become the first Gamecocks player drafted in the first round since Renaldo Balkman in 2006.

The 2025 NBA draft will occur June 25-26 in New York City.