Chloe Kitts Turns Heads Supporting Collin Murray-Boyles at NBA Draft — While He Steals Spotlight with Viral Moment
South Carolina women’s basketball standout Chloe Kitts made a memorable appearance at the 2025 NBA Draft, where she supported her boyfriend Collin Murray-Boyles as he stepped into the professional spotlight.
The couple shared a heartfelt moment when Murray-Boyles was selected No. 9 overall by the Toronto Raptors. Cameras captured the two embracing in celebration, and while it was his night, Kitts nearly stole the show herself. Dressed in a stunning red gown and sporting a Raptors cap, Kitts quickly went viral on social media, captivating fans with her poised presence and fashionable flair.
Though she’s used to being in the limelight as a key player for Dawn Staley’s South Carolina squad, Kitts kept the focus on her partner. Still, her own star continues to rise—after averaging 10.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists during her sophomore season, Kitts is firmly on the path toward WNBA stardom, with her own draft night likely just a couple of years away.
The couple has been dating since early 2023 but went public with their relationship in December 2024, quickly becoming one of college basketball’s most beloved power duos.
But Kitts wasn’t the only viral sensation of the night. Shortly after hearing his name called, Murray-Boyles was caught on camera dropping an F-bomb—a spontaneous outburst of emotion that sparked both concern and laughter across the internet.
He later cleared the air, explaining his reaction:
“[It was] just disbelief. What I said was not a bad thing by any means. Thankful,” he said.
“A lot’s going through my mind, but just really, really, really excited for the future. That was a surreal moment to hear my name called by this organization that has a good history and has really good players right now.”
Now a Toronto Raptor, Murray-Boyles is gearing up to make an impact in the NBA, potentially slotting into a forward rotation that includes rising star Scottie Barnes and newly acquired Brandon Ingram.
As the dust settles on draft night, the Gamecock couple continues to draw admiration—on and off the court—as they begin exciting new chapters in their athletic journeys.
