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Jamal Murray turned down pro contract to play for Kentucky Wildcats

It turns out that Oregon wasn't the only opposition Kentucky had for the commitment of 2015 five-star guard Jamal Murray.

According to his father, Roger Murray, there was an unknown professional team to offer Jamal a contract worth quite a bit for just one season:

Roger Murray tells HHC his son Jamal Murray turned down a seven figure salary to play one year pro. Headed to Kentucky this fall.

— Hoops Hype Canada (@HoopsHypeCA) July 4, 2015

It was likely an overseas team, as they tend to offer contracts to some of the top high-school recruits annually.