STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2013 There are more than 5,600 players competing in NCAA Division 1 men\u2019s basketball. <\/p>\n
To play at this level, you need a rare combination of size, skill and intelligence. <\/p>\n
West Brighton resident Liam Murphy certainly qualifies.<\/p>\n
Standing 6 foot, 7 inches, Murphy possesses elite height and a lethal touch from long range.<\/p>\n
Now in his final year of eligibility, he has signed with Purdue University \u2014 ranked as the nation\u2019s top team in the preseason.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe West Brighton Boilermaker,\u201d an Advance\/SILive.com documentary series, chronicles his journey.<\/p>\n
Here is Episode 1: \u201cThe Purdue Call.\u201d<\/p>\n
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