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Jamal Murray joining Kentucky Wildcats; won't play for Canada in FIBA Tournament

It looks as though Jamal Murray will be joining the Kentucky Wildcats very soon.

According to Toronto Raptors' beat writer Josh Lewenberg, Murray is not expected to compete with the Canadian National Team in the FIBA Americas Tournament, and will have to report to UK by the university's "drop-dead date" in order to remain eligible for the 2015-16 college basketball season.

Jamal Murray is not expected to be available for Canada in upcoming FIBA Americas tourney, will have to report to Kentucky for 1st semester

— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) August 19, 2015

Murray's avail.