Bio

Bennie Chawn Murray enters his third season with the Bulldogs, bringing over 25 years of playing experience and 10+ years of coaching expertise. Bennie played collegiately at Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont, California, for two years before transferring to Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI. At Chaminade, he emerged as one of the top scorers for the Silverswords, earning All-League honors in both years of his tenure. Following his college career, Bennie enjoyed a lengthy professional career in China, Brazil, Mexico, Philippines, and Australia.

In addition to his playing career, Bennie has dedicated himself to coaching and is the proud owner and operator of "3 The Hard Way Basketball." Established in 2020, this company offers private lessons to individual athletes and small groups, with a primary focus on helping athletes develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Bennie's coaching experience spans various age groups, ranging from grades K-12, and he has successfully directed camps with impressive turnouts of over 100 kids. He currently holds the position of Site Director for Next Level at CSM which consists of 160 youth participants. His coaching philosophy revolves around encouraging students to embrace challenges and fostering growth both on and off the court. This past summer, Bennie and his wife Essie welcomed the birth of their first child, Alijah Bee Murray. The Murray’s reside in Redwood City.