Canada’s national team is actively trying to keep Jamal Murray on the roster for the FIBA Americas Championship later this month.
The tournament conflicts with classes at the University of Kentucky and it’s unknown if Murray will be able to play in the tournament and keep up with coursework.
According to a report, Steve Nash and Canada Basketball officials have been in contact with John Calipari and the NCAA daily about Murray.
Here is an excerpt from TSN.ca:
At one point, the idea of Murray breaking camp over some more experienced players at his position seemed like a stretch but after blossoming in a key role for that silver medal-winning team, they would love to have him in Mexico. However, with Kentucky’s first semester scheduled to begin before the tournament opens, his availability remains uncertain. Triano, Steve Nash and Canada Basketball officials are in contact with famed Kentucky coach John Calipari and the NCAA daily, hoping to work something out that would allow Murray to participate in the qualifier. Regardless, they’re happy to have him with the team for workouts this week as he continues to learn and develop.
