Hannah helped lead her team to a 16–8 record during her junior season with her strong all-around play. She is a shifty ball handler who is tough to contain when attacking the basket. If defenders sag off, she quickly stops in the mid-range for controlled jump shots. Defensively she has active hands, jumping passing lanes to create turnovers and fast break chances. She also plays on balance off two feet and runs the floor well to get easy transition opportunities.

Hannah impressed at the Ethel Walker tournament with her activity and awareness. She consistently puts herself in passing lanes to generate steals and makes defenses pay if they lose track of her, thanks to her three-point shooting. She moves well without the ball to find space on the perimeter and has a smooth stroke that holds up even with defenders closing out hard.

Hannah reads the defense exceptionally well, often anticipating plays before they even happen to create opportunities for her teammates. She’s an extremely solid ball handler who gives defenders no chance to take the ball from her. In the paint, she finishes confidently against taller defenders using either hand, showcasing great touch and balance. Her strong footwork allows her to score efficiently, and her unselfishness shines through as she’s always willing to make the extra pass for her team.

Hannah Murphy Hannah Murphy 5'5" | PG/CG Cushing Academy | 2027 State New E (2027) | 5’4 PG | Cushing

Hannah is a smart player that affects the game in all the right ways. She’s never doing too much with the ball in her hands and like to keep things simple. Her efficient style of play makes her an intriguing point guard. Murphy is a steady rim driver that isn’t afraid of any looming bigs. She’s shown the ability to finish layups from difficult angles many times throughout the season. Some things that stand out is her ability to attack close outs from the wings with either hand, how deep she gets in the paint, how quickly she gets the ball out her hands, as well as getting out wide to run the floor and the high paced energy shown on defense. She plays with a competitive spirit that rallies teammates. She’s also a positive team member, no matter what’s happening on the floor. Her defense has really shown to be dependable too. Hannah is listed as the #5 rankedpoint guard in the class.

Hannah Murphy Hannah Murphy 5'5" | PG/CG Cushing Academy | 2027 State New E (2027) | 5’4 PG | Cushing

Hannah is a high energy point guard that has her imprint all over each game she plays. No matter where she’s at on the floor, Murphy brings high intensity that is infectious for her teammates. She can rally the troops with her team first attitude while keeping the defense in a constant state of duress because of her ability to pounce at any time. She makes the right plays and rarely forces opportunities. Turnovers are kept to a minimum, something that is rare to find with a such a high usage player. She can hit outside shots in a variety of fashions, she is an excellent penetrator and also dumps of assists when she gets through the defense. As a defender, Murphy is one of the better ones in her class. She loves to get after it and her hustle is unmatched. Murphy is rated #5 for a reason, she’s one of the dependable players at the point guard position.