Recruiting Report: Tristen Murray (2016)
2016 guard Tristen Murray, a three-sport athlete at Warren Central, says his basketball role for the Dragons can be compared to that of a closer. “If nobody else really is getting our buckets, I gotta be the go-to man and…
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Continue Reading2016 guard Tristen Murray, a three-sport athlete at Warren Central, says his basketball role for the Dragons can be compared to that of a closer.
“If nobody else really is getting our buckets, I gotta be the go-to man and do it for my team,” Murray said.
Three games into Warren Central’s season, Murray has done exactly that.
Just ask the Dragons’ opponents: The 6-foot-1 shooting guard posted Warren Central’s last eight points on Dec. 4 as the Dragons held off a furious Henderson County rally to prevail, 60-59, on the road, as reported by the Henderson Gleaner.
Murray, ranked 84th individually in the Class of 2016 by Prep Hoops Kentucky, said his strength as a player is “scoring.”
And if the short-range game and getting to the rack isn’t working?
“I just back out a little bit and see if the 3-pointer’s going in,” Murray said, “and if it is, then it’ll be a good night.”
Murray is working on his defense to catch the eyes of coaches and scouts.
“I need to get better just a little bit on D,” he said, “just moving my feet and just trying to be the best defensive player possible.”
According to Murray, Trevecca Nazarene and Brescia have shown interest in him wearing their colors at the next level.
“Trevecca said I could walk on,” Murray added, “but I’m trying to see if I can get any scholarships.”
Murray and the Dragons have lost to city rival Bowling Green in the Fourth Region Tournament finals by single digits each of the last two seasons, finishing one win shy of a trip to Rupp Arena for the Sweet Sixteen.
His team goal is “just coming together and seeing how far we can go at the end.”
“I feel like it’s good,” Murray said of the early-season stretch for Warren Central thus far. “We just have a few young guys who aren’t used to the varsity level yet, so it’s up to us (as upperclassmen). It’s the beginning of the season, so we gotta eventually just get together as a team and help the younger guys.”