History of Keegan Murray in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 24, 2026

Keegan Murray is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Drafted fourth overall in 2022, he played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He is the twin brother of Kris Murray, who also plays basketball.

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1977: Bruce King 20-20 Game

In 1977, Bruce King had a 20-point, 20-rebound game for Iowa, which was the first time since then that Murray matched this feat.

August 19, 2000: Keegan Murray Born

On August 19, 2000, Keegan Mitchell Murray was born. He is the twin brother of Kris Murray.

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January 2, 2021: Season-High Performance

On January 2, 2021, as a freshman, Murray achieved a season-high 14 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and three blocks in a 77–75 victory over Rutgers.

November 16, 2021: Record-Setting Game

On November 16, 2021, Murray recorded 27 points, 21 rebounds, and four blocks in an 86–69 win against North Carolina Central, marking the first 20-point, 20-rebound game by an Iowa player since 1977.

February 13, 2022: Career-High Points

On February 13, 2022, Murray scored a career-high 37 points in a 98–75 win against Nebraska.

March 29, 2022: Declared for NBA Draft

On March 29, 2022, Murray declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

2022: Drafted to NBA

In 2022, Keegan Murray was drafted fourth overall by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA.

2022: NBA Draft and Summer League MVP

In 2022, Murray was selected fourth overall by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA draft. He was later named NBA Summer League MVP, averaging 23 points and seven rebounds.

January 20, 2023: Career-High Points and Rebounds

On January 20, 2023, Murray scored a then career-high 29 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds in a 118–113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

December 16, 2023: Career-High 47 Points

On December 16, 2023, Murray scored a career-high 47 points, including a league-record 11 consecutive three-pointers, in a 125–104 victory over the Utah Jazz.