Well, I cannot believe that Florida seniors Kenny Boynton, Erik Murphy, and Mike Rosario are putting on the white and blue home jerseys for the last time tonight. It's amazing to think how far these three players have come in their careers at the University of Florida. Boynton, from Pompano Beach, Florida, became a high school legend while competing at Blanche Ely and American Heritage. His matchups against former Pine Crest School, University of Kentucky, and current Detroit Pistons-star Brandon Knight were some of the most anticipated matchups in South Florida high school history. Although he was unsuccessful against Knight's Panthers on many occasions, Boynton proved that he was destined for success in college and pro ball.
Boynton is now the second-leading scorer in Gator basketball history and, although he has frustrated Florida fans with his unorthodox shooting motion and inconsistent performance, he will finish his career as one of the best to put on the Gator jersey. As someone who's from the state of Florida, Boynton's career is all the more significant.
Erik Murphy has been one of the most improved players in the country, in relation to his freshman to senior seasons. His first two seasons now seem like a blur compared to his productive third and fourth seasons. His playing time was sparse and outside influences questioned if he should transfer. Then, in the offseason after his sophomore season, he was arrested for breaking into a car along with former Gator Cody Larson and a former team manager. He was suspended from all basketball-related activities and had to do some real soul-searching. Ever since that incident, he's become one of the premier "stretch-fours" in the country, combining his remarkable perimeter shooting with his deft post play, displaying crafty moves around the basket.
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