Inside Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles’ Love Story Taking Over Sports Media

One person at the table received as much attention as, if not more, than Collin Murray-Boyles, who was chosen ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors and stood to embrace his family during the 2025 NBA Draft. Chloe Kitts stood beside him, looking stunning in a bright red dress, exuding confidence, poise, and her own athletic credibility. She was there as an equal, as someone whose basketball resume already gleamed with titles, medals, and viral acclaim; she wasn’t just going with him for show.

With grace and ferocity, Chloe, who is renowned for her especially strong court presence, has made a name for herself in college basketball. Her impressive stat line, which included a double-double in 17 minutes during the championship game against Caitlin Clark’s Iowa, helped the South Carolina Gamecocks win the 2024 NCAA championship. She remained composed and gave it her all on the court with six assists and nine points, demonstrating her consistency even in a loss to Paige Bueckers’ formidable UConn team the following year.

The pair had been together for nearly a year by December 2024. In April of that year, they made their public debut, as seen on Chloe’s Instagram Story. They were dressed up for the yearly South Carolina athletics gala, and they were beaming like two athletes who had discovered something special in the midst of hectic schedules and intense public scrutiny. In a world of sports where relationships are frequently overdramatized, their lighthearted banter about mall dresses and matching chains felt refreshingly human.

Personal and Professional Snapshot

Their relationship has since been subtly praised without ever being exaggerated. This nuance, along with their individual achievements, has led to comparisons to some of the most harmonious and encouraging partnerships in sports. Their connection has a particularly grounded rhythm that is remarkably genuine without being ostentatious or staged.

Their popularity has only grown in recent months due to their social media presence. When Chloe cheered from the stands after the Gamecocks men’s victory over Ole Miss, it went viral. Chloe’s proud, “That’s my man,” video went viral on TikTok and Instagram reels after Collin dropped 16 points in the close victory. Fans found it not only charming, but also representative of contemporary athlete relationships, which are based on support for one another rather than chasing influence.

Through partnerships with companies such as Zaxby’s, the couple has capitalized on this renewed public interest. Their commercial, which was shot in a lighthearted manner that demonstrated their personalities and collaboration, brought attention to their mutual charm, which goes far beyond scoreboards and statistics. Because they are a couple who are both relatable and aspirational, successful and grounded, their story offers sponsors a very effective marketing opportunity.

For Chloe, her ascent to fame is especially creative. Although many people know her as Collin’s girlfriend, that reputation is already beginning to change. There is increasing interest in what she will do next, and she is still in position to enter the WNBA Draft next year with one more collegiate season left. She is comparable to other up-and-coming W stars like Hailey Van Lith and Angel Reese in terms of her fan base, performance, and branding potential. She has accomplished this with remarkable authenticity—no PR gimmicks, no gimmicks.

Collin, meanwhile, is settling into NBA life quite rapidly. With significantly better sophomore numbers than his freshman year (16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists), he was named to the second team of the SEC. His poise both on and off the court seems to have been influenced by Kitts’s reassuring presence. Collin stands out for his composure, whereas many young athletes struggle with fame and become confused or conceited. It could be argued that his relationship has acted as an amplifier and an anchor.

This pair is subtly changing the definition of a power couple in sports through their strategic visibility and natural connection. They have developed their public lives via sincere moments and mutual development rather than dramatic PDA or relevance that is limited to the red carpet. Kitts and Murray-Boyles are becoming more and more valuable assets in the context of contemporary athletics, where authenticity is becoming currency.

Historically, it has been challenging for well-known couples to strike this balance between their personal and professional lives. From the well-publicized highs and lows of Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian to the brief romances between college athletes enjoying viral fame, consider the public pressures that have afflicted celebrity athlete relationships. The subtlety of Chloe and Collin stands out against that cacophonous background.

They have not only maintained their romance but also motivated supporters, particularly young student-athletes, by putting their personal respect and shared values ahead of spectacle. Their unspoken but unwavering message is remarkably straightforward: You can pursue your goals, maintain focus, and develop love in the process. They set an incredibly good example for young athletes trying to strike a balance between love and ambition.

Both Chloe and Collin are probably going to be major players in professional basketball in the upcoming years. Their paths will diverge geographically, but not emotionally, as he gets used to the pace and pressure of the NBA and she prepares to make her WNBA debut. Their dedication seems remarkably resilient, whether it is via FaceTime or game-day flights.