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Is there any serious doubt about Murray playing at UK?

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Some talk over at KSR about the fact that Canada is talking to Cal about having Murray stay and play in the FIBA championships. I had heard that the only way it will be an issue is if Canada makes the semi-finals. Also that the drop-dead date is a UK mandate, no NCAA, so I'm wondering if we could do a waiver. I would think that there is not going to be an issue, but some nervous nellies are causing me to at least ask the question.
 
I hope he plays for BBN and there is no issues playing for Canada, we sweated out his committment way too long in the spring for something to keep him from coming here:weary:
 
Federal Cat said:
I hope he plays for BBN and there is no issues playing for Canada, we sweated out his committment way too long in the spring for something to keep him from coming here:weary:
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Yeah. I feel there is a legitimate chance of him pulling off a Mike Bibby if he plays here.
 
Nash has stated they won't put him in a situation that hurts his eligibility, as has Jamal's father, and Cal.

That's coming from the three major pieces in this.
 
No one here, despite any confident statements, knows for sure yet how this will all play out. Of course the irony for many is here is a kid with a great opportunity to play for his country in a major tournament and another program had tons of kids play not going to any real classes (and likely without consequence). So, Kentucky is trying to handle this the correct way but may have limitations in flexibility. Hope it can be worked out.
 
I wouldn't fret anymore with Murray than any other incoming player till something actually happens. These are kids and so much can change in their lives. Family issues, external pressures (like this one), medical problems and the list goes on and on. I really hope he is able to play with the cats. If not, then C'est la Vie and we'll have to do the best we can with what we have.
 
With Cal having worked so hard to get him, and with him being viewed as such a critical part of this year's team I'm certain Cal is doing all he can to make sure he's on campus when he needs to be. In the end though it's Murray's decision. It's a limited opportunity, but one to play for his country. He could decide to just play for them, and then work on his game until the draft next year. Doesn't seem very likely, but I wouldn't call it impossible. I'll feel a lot better when I see the reports that he's at UK.
 
I would assume that part of the pitch to get him to UK was our flexibility with playing for Canada. Cal did not go into this without a plan and without knowing this may indeed happen. As you can tell Cal has stated publicly he wants him to play for Canada, which deep down may or may not be true, but im sure its what he promised he would do and Cal is following through with his pitch. Hell, it may be one of the reasons or even a huge factor he chose UK. Which of course if it is we have to play this out like we said we would in the recruiting pitch or otherwise i guess the kid could bail.

As i said, im sure Cal and the family,Canada,UK admissions, have been through every possibility well before this came about and what may or may not be allowed in terms of getting to class with the NCAA. I am not worried because all parties knew there could and may be conflict with school. Im confident there is nothing to worry about and he will be at UK sooner or later.
 
SilentsAreGolden said:
Some talk over at KSR about the fact that Canada is talking to Cal about having Murray stay and play in the FIBA championships. I had heard that the only way it will be an issue is if Canada makes the semi-finals. Also that the drop-dead date is a UK mandate, no NCAA, so I'm wondering if we could do a waiver. I would think that there is not going to be an issue, but some nervous nellies are causing me to at least ask the question.
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KSR spent months of last season worrying its listeners about Cal leaving after the season. I'd take their concerns with a grain of salt. If Murray doesn't wind up playing at UK, it won't be because Cal dropped the ball.
 
I'd be really concerned if Murray didn't come to campus after the Pan-Am games. He did come to campus however, got to know his knew teammates and played some ball, which is all I needed to show me that he is committed to playing here. I am not worried in the slightest.
 
Ill tell you this much, if he and Skal both come, are eligible and we have no injuries,you can put UK in the FF again.

#Lock
 
Good god it's Canada. Home of the cross dressing General and Terrence and Phillip from South Park. A bunch of garbage can heads.

American college basketball awaits you. Let's get going - this is the show.
 
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Ill tell you this much, if he and Skal both come, are eligible and we have no injuries,you can put UK in the FF again.

#Lock
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Of course it is. This team will be better than last years team at the end of the year, book it.
 
I know I would not feel different if it were team USA. I would rather have him at Kentucky winning a championship. Maybe if we didn't dominate and have so many gold metals, I would feel different. I want 9.
 
Anytime you mix in UK, foreign country and the NCAA I think their is reason to have some doubts. I hear what everyone is saying and feel there is a very good chance that Murray and UK will be fine and that he will play for us this season. However, anytime the NCAA is involved I just can't say something is 100%, if you know what I mean. So, yes, I'd say there is some reason for concern but until things shake out otherwise I'm just going to go along and assume that Murray will play at UK this year.
 
MdWIldcat55 said:
I was told last week by a journalist friend who talked extensively with the top officials of Team Canada that Canada won't do anything that jeopardizes his ability to play at Kentucky, that they are talking with Kentucky officials on a regular basis, and that both sides feel it'll work out so he CAN participate and still meet all requirements to be ready to go for Kentucky's first practice.

I'm more anxious t hear an update on Isaac Humphries...
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i dont get why there needs to be so much dialog. this isnt that complicated.
 
Freshman are moving into the dorms already. If Murray's not coming this week, I'd be seriously worried.
 
The thing that gives me hope is that his father said that he would be at UK no matter what. That was before his performace at the Pan-Am games though, but still. I don't think they are going to throw away the exposure he would get for a season at UK for a few games where he probably won't get much PT.
 
SilentsAreGolden said:
The thing that gives me hope is that his father said that he would be at UK no matter what. That was before his performace at the Pan-Am games though, but still. I don't think they are going to throw away the exposure he would get for a season at UK for a few games where he probably won't get much PT.
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He said it after the games as well.
 
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I really don't think there is a chance this kid doesn't suit up for the cats. He's smart to know the hype that goes with playing for Kentucky can't be matched playing for anybody else. Even playing for Canada. Murray's family is smart enough to know they can't afford to lose the attention this kid is going to get leading Kentucky to another final four or even possible national championship. I've never worried for a second about this. Playing for your country is awesome I'm sure, but this kid ain't different from every other kid that plays hoops at the highest level. The NBA is all of their dreams. Playing for your country doesn't set up your family for life in pay. Losing just a few spots in the draft costs you a lot of money. They ain't about to lose the Kentucky effect. It's why they decided on Kentucky and it will be why they don't play for Canada in the end. If Murray can do both without messing up playing for Kentucky, all of this means nothing and he may decide to play for Canada.
 
Why can't he just enroll and go to the first day of class, explain to his professors his situation and ask them for alternative assignments to work on while he is away?

Or enroll in some online classes (most professors allow/require students to submit work online these days, right?)

There should also be professors who use podcasts, blackboard, Edmodo, etc.

I haven't been in a college class since 2000, but my last one (graduate class) was online.

I teach HS Freshmen and I post assignments online (Edmodo) and let my kids send completed assignments to me through Edmodo or e-mail.

Isn't college suppose to be more flexible than HS?

I can't see why he couldn't enroll in the most flexible classes his first semester. I would think that he would have an academic advisor who knows his situation and can get him in the classes that will work for him in this situation.

I don't see why in this day and age with the technology we have, that you would have to physically be in class for every class meeting.

If he has a laptop, he should be able to communicate with his professors daily.
 
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