IRISH STEW

ND's Troy Murphy latest ACC legend

Tom Noie
South Bend Tribune

One of the best to ever play in the Big East conference will be honored next month.....as an Atlantic Coast Conference basketball legend.

Former Notre Dame All-American power forward Troy Murphy will be one of 15 honored by the ACC at the league's annual post-season tournament in Greensboro, N.C.

Murphy, who left school following his junior year and was an NBA lottery pick, earned Big East rookie of the year and player of the year honors during his collegiate career.

Former Irish power forward Pat Garrity was honored by the ACC last March. Here's the official league release: http://tinyurl.com/pflwark

Former Notre Dame power forward Troy Murphy had three memorable college season, on and off the floor, before leaving early for the NBA.SBT File Photo