Phil Murray came to MIT from Winchester High School in Winchester, MA, where he was a three-year member of the Varsity basketball team under head coach Quinton Dale During his junior and senior seasons, Phil scored in double figures in 27 consecutive games. As a senior captain, he averaged 23 points per game, including a school record 37 points in one game, and received team MVP and First Team All-Middlesex League honors. In addition, Phil was selected by the regional Daily Times Chronicle as the 2002 Outstanding Sports Performer in basketball and by the MBCA as a Best 80 All-Star. During his career, he led a Winchester team that made three straight appearances in the State Tournament, losing in his senior season to the undefeated state championship team from Charlestown. Phil also played AAU basketball for Mike Crotty's Middlesex Magic.

Phil's parents, Phil and Karen, plan to support MIT basketball and attend every game. His sister, Erin, also hopes to attend many games and to be an active supporter. Off the court, Phil enjoys watching movies and sleeping.