Murphy enters his second season as Head Coach and fourth overall with the Bucs in 2019-2020.

His first season at the helm for the Bucs was a memorable one as FSW went 30-3 overall, 12-0 in Suncoast Conference play, and to their second straight NJCAA National Tournament. Murphy was named the Suncoast Conference Coach of the Year, leading the Bucs to a 28-1 regular season record in 2018-19. After receiving a first round bye at the National Tournament, the Bucs went 1-1 with a win over Indian Hills and a one point overtime loss to Coffeyville to finish 5th. The Bucs three losses on the season came by a total of five points, all to top 10 ranked teams. Along with Murphy himself being honored by the league, seven Bucs were named to the Suncoast All-Conference squads. Charles Manning Jr. was named the Conference Player of the Year, a First Team All-State selection, and a Third Team NJCAA All-American. Six FSW sophomores signed to play at the next level including five at the Division I level and three to Power Five schools.

As an assistant for the Bucs (2016-2018), Murphy helped lead the Bucs to a 56-10 (.848) overall record. He helped FSW earn the program's first Suncoast Conference championship (12-0 conference record) in 2017-18 and also helped the Buccaneers secure their second consecutive berth to the NJCAA District VIII Championship.

Murphy came to Florida SouthWestern after spending three seasons as a member of the Northern Colorado men's basketball staff. He served as the director of operations for one season (2013-14), before spending two seasons as an assistant coach (2014-16).

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