I strongly disagree. If this wasn't for Canada, why would Wiggins and other NBA stars risk injury and shorten their off-season recovery time?
Is there any serious doubt about Murray playing at UK?
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Ready for a Jamal Murray update? Because I’ve got one. According to Toronto Raptors’ beat writer Josh Lewenberg, Murray is NOT expected to play for Canada in the FIBA Americas tournament and will have to report to UK by the university’s “drop-dead date” in order to retain his eligibility.
Even if Canada doesn't finish in the top 2 of this tournament, they'll still likely be in the top 5 and make it to the qualifying tournament next July so Murray will still have a shot to help Canada get to these Olympics. Get Murray and Tristan Thompson on the squad with Wiggins and Bennett and they should be able to finish in the top 3 (out of 12) in that tournament.
Just feel that allegiance to one's country is more important than allegiance to a university or its basketball program. A view that clearly is not shared by a number of posters on this board.
and Suddenly the trolls and posers are scrambling for the next idea on how to agitate us kentucky fans.
This is already becoming a great news day for the off season. Everything comes in 3's, right, so what's the next big positive news item going to be?
Was gonna say something pretty awful about rat face...but not good karma.
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This is great news for our cats. He wanted to play for Canada, but I'm glad he decided his career at Kentucky is more important.
That certainly stinks for him, but there will be a chance for him to positively impact Team Canada down the road.
It is quite a positive for Kentucky, because it certainly shows he wants to be here and will do whatever necessary.
I'm VERY excited to see this young man in a University of Kentucky jersey!
It is quite a positive for Kentucky, because it certainly shows he wants to be here and will do whatever necessary.
I'm VERY excited to see this young man in a University of Kentucky jersey!
to me murray reminds me of tony parker. murray like paker can shoot it at all levels, finds way to finish at the rim, uses change of speeds to get by guys, solid vision. lacks high end athleticism. parker never gets talked about the elite of elite PGs, he isnt GREAT at any one thing, but so solid across the board.
This has been a great day for UK and it's fans. Let's just hope more good news comes before the end of the week. "Bridges or Fox maybe.
I think you need to say that again so it completely sinks in...Murray is a better basketball player than Wiggins.
That should scare the hell out of everyone not part of BBN.
I can't speak for others, but your view doesn't match mine. I love my country but sticking the word "American" on some event doesn't make it my country. You could go broke buying everything some huckster slaps the flag on.
The Olympics may one day have meant something -- I'm thinking of the days of Jesse Owen here -- but it's become an orgy of big money and corruption. I suspect the recent FIFA soccer scandals are 10¢ grifts compared to the IOC.
I love he already made a decision, announced said decision.....Coming to UK and not playing for team Canada....and its still somehow an argument!! Love the rafters!!
There hasn't been an "official" announcement -- everything is 2nd hand. As of quarter to 10 on Thursday morning, anyway. If he's called you about it, great.
I don't know anyone who is arguing.We've been talking about our doubts.
For your reading pleasure on the front page where you posted this thread.
http://kentucky.forums.rivals.com/threads/murray-not-expected-to-play-for-team-canada.109743/
http://kentucky.forums.rivals.com/threads/murray-not-expected-to-play-for-team-canada.109743/
