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Taine Murray
Murray with the Virginia Cavaliers in 2023
No. 0 – Brisbane Bullets
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (2002-04-19) 19 April 2002 (age 23)
Hong Kong
NationalityNew Zealand
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolRosmini College
(Auckland, New Zealand)
CollegeVirginia (2021–2025)
NBA draft2025: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020Auckland Huskies
2020–2021New Zealand Breakers
2025–presentBrisbane Bullets
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  New Zealand
FIBA Asia Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Jakarta

Taine Jackson Murray (born 19 April 2002) is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers.

Early life and career

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Murray was born in Hong Kong to New Zealand parents.[1] He grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, where he attended Rosmini College.[1][2] He began playing for Rosmini College's basketball team in 2017. He helped the team to an 82–14 record across his tenure, including national championships in 2017 and 2018, and a second-place finish in 2019. He scored a career-high 49 points in a win over Auckland Grammar School.[1]

Murray joined the Auckland Huskies prior to the 2020 New Zealand NBL season.[3] In 10 games, he averaged 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.[4]

In August 2020, Murray joined the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2020–21 season as a non-contracted development player.[5] He appeared in just two games during the season, logging no box score statistics.[6]

Recruiting

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On 13 September 2020, following interest from multiple American college programs, Murray committed to the University of Virginia.[7]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Taine Murray
SG 		Auckland, New Zealand Rosmini College (NZ) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Sep 13, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   (NR)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 77    247Sports: 82    ESPN: –
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Virginia 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  • "2021 Virginia Commits". Scout. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  • "2021 Player Commits". ESPN. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  • "Virginia 2021 Basketball Commitments". 247Sports. Retrieved 8 June 2021.

College career

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Murray played four seasons of college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers between 2021 and 2025. In 96 career games, he averaged 3.0 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.[8] As a senior, he averaged 4.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds in over 18 minutes a game where he shot 42 per cent from three-point range. He also attended the McIntire School of Commerce, coming away with a degree in business management and minor in global commerce.[2]

Professional career

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Brisbane Bullets (2025–present)

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On 15 April 2025, Murray signed a two-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL.[9]

National team career

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Murray was named to the New Zealand team competing in the 2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championships, averaging 7 points, 1 rebound and 1.5 assists per game.[10]

He was called up to the senior New Zealand national team for the first time for a 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier against Australia on 20 February 2021. Murray led the inexperienced team in scoring with 14 points as they fell 52–81.[11][12]

In July 2025, Murray was named in the Tall Blacks squad for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.[13]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Virginia 19 0 7.5 .394 .348 .500 .9 .1 .1 .1 2.0
2022–23 Virginia 13 0 7.2 .316 .167 .667 .9 .2 0 .2 1.4
2023–24 Virginia 33 2 13.5 .482 .450 .611 1.2 .9 .2 .1 3.3
Career 65 2 10.5 .437 .373 .594 1.1 .5 .1 .1 2.1

Personal life

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Murray's father, Carl, is a former rugby player in New Zealand.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Taine Murray". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. 7 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b Pike, Chris (15 September 2025). "Bullets perfect spot for Murray to start career". authory.com. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  3. ^ Egan, Brendon (11 June 2020). "Otago Nuggets select Jordan Ngatai first in NBL Showdown draft". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Taine Murray". realgm.com. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Shamir: "Taine Murray is One for the Future"". nzbreakers.basketball. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Taine Murray". nzbreakers.basketball. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  7. ^ "New Zealand Guard Taine Murray Becomes Virginia Basketball's First 2021 Commitment | TheSabre.com". virginia.sportswar.com. 13 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Taine Murray College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Collegiate product joins Bullets". nbl.com.au. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Taine MURRAY at the FIBA U17 Oceania Championships 2019". FIBA.basketball.
  11. ^ "Cameron names 1O debutants for Tall Blacks against Australia". Basketball New Zealand. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  12. ^ "New Zealand v Australia boxscore - FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers - 20 February". FIBA.basketball.
  13. ^ "Three debutants named in Flavell's 2025 FIBA Asia Cup squad |Basketball New Zealand". nz.basketball. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
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