Red Murrell (basketball)

Red Murrell was an American professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and participation in the early days of professional basketball leagues. He played primarily in the 1940s and 1950s.

Murrell was a guard known for his quickness and adeptness at driving to the basket. He often played in leagues that pre-dated the fully formed NBA, including the National Basketball League (NBL). Specific teams Murrell played for, and statistics related to his career, can be difficult to fully ascertain due to incomplete record-keeping common in that era of professional basketball.

While not a household name today, Murrell is remembered by some as a significant contributor to the development of professional basketball in the United States during its formative years. He represents a generation of players who helped build the foundation upon which the modern NBA was established.