COLLEGE basketball prospect Collin Murray-Boyles realized his dreams at the NBA Draft in New York.
And the 20-year-old did so with the support of his girlfriend who is even more famous than him.
Collin Murray-Boyles hugs his girlfriend after his pick by the Toronto Raptors[/caption]
She has over 250,000 followers on Instagram, where fans have described her as a ‘cover girl’ and ‘model’[/caption]
Murray-Boyles was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors.
The power forward spent two seasons playing at the University of South Carolina in college.
After his pick in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday, Murray-Boyles turned to hug his girlfriend.
And fans began to realize it was college basketball player Chloe Kitts.
Kitts, 20, is also a forward who plays for the University of South Carolina.
She has over 250,000 followers on Instagram, ten times the newest Toronto Raptors star.
And the 20-year-old is also an NCAA champion with the Gamecocks from the 2024 season.
Kitts shared images of the night on her Instagram stories.
She often posts glamorous pics on her social media account for her adoring fans.
“Okay cover girl,” one comment read.
“Definitely mesmerizing,” another said.
While a third fan posted, “You can be a model vs basketball player.”
Murray-Boyles spoke to Taylor Rooks on NBA TV after he was picked.
“This is crazy,” he said. “Being with this organization means so much.
“I just want to make everybody better around me.
Chloe Kitts plays for the University of South Carolina[/caption]
She won the NCAA title in 2024 with the Gamecocks team[/caption]
Chloe is set for a big basketball career of her own[/caption]
“I almost shed a tear but I tried to keep my composure. It’s surreal.
“I’ve been dreaming of this as a kid but you never know you’re going to be there until you’re there.”
Murray-Boyles will head to Toronto, Canada, to begin his pro career.
And his girlfriend is continuing her own career with hopes of making it to the WNBA.
Given her play so far, Kitts looks set to have her own big draft moment.
