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On June 1, 2022, the Pistons announced the promotion of Murphy becoming assistant general manager.<ref>{{cite news|first=Adrian|last=Wojnarowski|title=Sources: Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy on leave amid investigation into alleged misconduct|date=October 20, 2022|work=ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34841833/sources-pistons-assistant-gm-rob-murphy-leave-amid-investigation-alleged-misconduct|access-date=October 21, 2022}}</ref> |
On June 1, 2022, the Pistons announced the promotion of Murphy becoming assistant general manager.<ref>{{cite news|first=Adrian|last=Wojnarowski|title=Sources: Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy on leave amid investigation into alleged misconduct|date=October 20, 2022|work=ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34841833/sources-pistons-assistant-gm-rob-murphy-leave-amid-investigation-alleged-misconduct|access-date=October 21, 2022}}</ref> |
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On October 20, 2022, it was reported that Murphy was placed on leave after the Pistons organization began investigating an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee.<ref>{{cite web|first=Adrian|last=Wojnarowski|title=Sources: Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy on leave amid investigation into alleged misconduct|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34841833/sources-pistons-assistant-gm-rob-murphy-leave-amid-investigation-alleged-misconduct|website=ESPN|date=October 20, 2022|access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref> On May 3, 2023, Murphy was fired by the Pistons for "for violation of company policy and the terms of his employment agreement" Murphy denied the allegations through his attorney.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex-Detroit Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy responds to sexual harassment claims|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ex-detroit-pistons-assistant-gm-responds-to-sexual-harassment-claims/|website=CBS Detroit|date=May 11, 2023|access-date=March 13, 2024}}</ref> On April 30, 2024, it was reported that the Pistons and |
On October 20, 2022, it was reported that Murphy was placed on leave after the Pistons organization began investigating an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee.<ref>{{cite web|first=Adrian|last=Wojnarowski|title=Sources: Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy on leave amid investigation into alleged misconduct|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34841833/sources-pistons-assistant-gm-rob-murphy-leave-amid-investigation-alleged-misconduct|website=ESPN|date=October 20, 2022|access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref> On May 3, 2023, Murphy was fired by the Pistons for "for violation of company policy and the terms of his employment agreement" Murphy denied the allegations through his attorney.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex-Detroit Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy responds to sexual harassment claims|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ex-detroit-pistons-assistant-gm-responds-to-sexual-harassment-claims/|website=CBS Detroit|date=May 11, 2023|access-date=March 13, 2024}}</ref> On April 30, 2024, it was reported that the Pistons, Murphy and Raska reached a confidential settlement. |
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==Head coaching record== |
==Head coaching record== |
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Revision as of 19:47, 17 June 2024
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1973 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1992–1996 | Central State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1996–1998 | Detroit Central HS (associate) |
| 1998–2002 | Crockett Technical HS |
| 2002–2004 | Kent State (assistant) |
| 2004–2011 | Syracuse (assistant) |
| 2011–2021 | Eastern Michigan |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 166–155 (college) 64–20 (high school) |
| Tournaments | |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| MAC West Division (2012) | |
| Awards | |
| MAC Coach of the Year (2012) | |
Robert Murphy Sr.[1] (born September 19, 1973) is a former American basketball executive, coach and player. He was most recently employed as the assistant general manager of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the president and general manager of the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League, the affiliate of the Pistons.[2] He previously served as the head men's basketball coach for the Eastern Michigan Eagles from 2011 to 2021.
College
Rob Murphy attended and played for Central State University basketball program in Wilberforce, Ohio, from 1992 to 1996. Murphy was a two-time team captain during his junior and senior campaigns. Murphy was also named the Marauders' Defensive Player of the Year as a senior while playing for former NBA point guard, Kevin Porter.[3] Murphy was inducted into the CSU Hall of Fame March 1, 2022.
High school coaching career
After graduating from Central State, Murphy was hired as an associate head coach at Central High School in Detroit from 1996 to 1998. After the team reached the state finals in his first year, Detroit Central won a Class A state title in 1998.[3]
Murphy was then hired as head coach at Crockett Technical High School in Detroit. Among his players was Maurice Ager, who was the first-round draft choice of the Dallas Mavericks. Murphy had an overall record of 64–20 at Crockett Technical and was named Detroit Free Press All-Metro Coach of the Year after his club won the Class B state championship in 2001.[3]
College coaching career
Kent State
Murphy joined Kent State in 2002 as an assistant coach. The Golden Flashes were 21–10 overall and 12–6 in the Mid-American Conference in 2002–03. Kent State reached the final of the MAC Tournament Championship and earned an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament.[3] During this time, Murphy served as a mentor of Antonio Gates, whom he previously coached at Detroit Central High School.[4]
Syracuse
Following the 2004 season, when Syracuse Orange assistant coach Troy Weaver left for a coaching position with the Utah Jazz, Murphy was hired by the Orange. Murphy was known for developing versatile forward position players with the Orange. Some of the players he tutored include Hakim Warrick, Terrence Roberts, Donte Greene, Wesley Johnson, Kris Joseph, Fab Melo, Arinze Onuaku, CJ Fair, Dion Waiters, Michael Carter-Williams, Rakeem Christmas and James Southerland.
Eastern Michigan
In his debut season (2011) with Eastern Michigan, Rob Murphy guided the Eagles to a first ever MAC-West championship along with being named 2012 MAC coach of the year. During the 2013–14 season, Murphy guided Eastern to its first 20-win season since 1997–98 (18 years), while also sending the Eagles to their first postseason tournament (the CollegeInsider.com Tournament) since '97–98. Rob Murphy was named a Ben Jobe Award Finalist for the 2013/14 season.[5] Murphy guided his EMU Eagles to a win over Big 10 foe Michigan on December 9, 2014, and holds a victory over Purdue the previous season.
Motor City Cruise
On March 17, 2021, the Motor City Cruise announced the hiring of Murphy as president and general manager.[6]
Detroit Pistons
In 2021, the Detroit Pistons hired Murphy as senior director of player personnel.[7]
On June 1, 2022, the Pistons announced the promotion of Murphy becoming assistant general manager.[8]
On October 20, 2022, it was reported that Murphy was placed on leave after the Pistons organization began investigating an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee.[9] On May 3, 2023, Murphy was fired by the Pistons for "for violation of company policy and the terms of his employment agreement" Murphy denied the allegations through his attorney.[10] On April 30, 2024, it was reported that the Pistons, Murphy and Raska reached a confidential settlement.
Head coaching record
College
| Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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| Eastern Michigan Eagles (Mid-American Conference) (2011–2021) | |||||||||
| 2011–12 | Eastern Michigan | 14–18 | 9–7 | 1st (West) | |||||
| 2012–13 | Eastern Michigan | 16–18 | 7–9 | 4th (West) | |||||
| 2013–14 | Eastern Michigan | 22–15 | 10–8 | 3rd (West) | CIT Second Round | ||||
| 2014–15 | Eastern Michigan | 21–14 | 8–10 | T–4th (West) | CBI First Round | ||||
| 2015–16 | Eastern Michigan | 18–15 | 9–9 | T–3rd (West) | |||||
| 2016–17 | Eastern Michigan | 16–17 | 7–11 | 4th (West) | |||||
| 2017–18 | Eastern Michigan | 22–13 | 11–7 | 2nd (West) | CIT Second Round | ||||
| 2018–19 | Eastern Michigan | 15–17 | 9–9 | 3rd (West) | |||||
| 2019–20 | Eastern Michigan | 16–16 | 6-12 | 5th (West) | |||||
| 2020–21 | Eastern Michigan | 6–12 | 3–11 | 9th | |||||
| Eastern Michigan: | 166–155 (.517) | 79–93 (.459) | |||||||
| Total: | 166–155 (.517) | ||||||||
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National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References
- ^ "New Orangeman". Syracuse.com. September 25, 2007. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- ^ Maynard, Jason (March 17, 2021). "Motor City Cruise Names Rob Murphy as President and General Manager". NBA.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Syracuse University Athletics". Suathletics.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ^ Gorman, Tim (October 5, 2004). "New coach feels at home". The Daily Orange. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Rob Murphy Named Ben Jobe Award Finalist".
- ^ Maynard, Jason (March 17, 2021). "Motor City Cruise Names Rob Murphy as President and General Manager". NBA.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Pistons, former assistant GM Rob Murphy sued for sexual harassment". MLive. Associated Press. May 4, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian (October 20, 2022). "Sources: Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy on leave amid investigation into alleged misconduct". ESPN. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian (October 20, 2022). "Sources: Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy on leave amid investigation into alleged misconduct". ESPN. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Detroit Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy responds to sexual harassment claims". CBS Detroit. May 11, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
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