Author Topic: Road trip to Italy (Read 11980 times)

Pakuni · « **on:** March 18, 2015, 11:08:46 AM »

Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Steve Wojciechowski says #mubb will go on a summer trip to Italy and will play 3-4 games against high-level competition.

Mike Deane · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2015, 11:16:03 AM »

are the new kids (Heldt et al) going too?

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2015, 11:16:32 AM »

Keep the players away from the complementary limoncello in the gift shops and we'll be alright.

manny31 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2015, 11:21:28 AM »

This is good news. I am pretty sure everybody goes, I think the biggest plus is the practices you get as a team over the Summer to prepare for the trip. Nice.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2015, 11:24:48 AM »

Quote from: Mike Deane on March 18, 2015, 11:16:03 AM

are the new kids (Heldt et al) going too?

Yes, Haanif Cheatham talked about it in an interview not too long ago.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2015, 11:25:43 AM »

Quote from: manny31 on March 18, 2015, 11:21:28 AM

This is good news. I am pretty sure everybody goes, I think the biggest plus is the practices you get as a team over the Summer to prepare for the trip. Nice.

This is a huge benefit. Getting tested against some high level competition and getting some experience will be a great primer for the Legends when they will have to face off against a rejuvinated LSU team and a good NC state team (I haven't paid too much attention to ASU)

marquette20 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2015, 11:54:07 AM »

Definitely set up by Diener. Nice to have him back around.

Jay Bee · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:08:20 PM »

Some requirements as to who can go, but hopefully everyone will be able to. Too early t tell how things progress.

I would consider going.

DienerTime34 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:10:24 PM »

Will JJJ be attending?

SaveOD238 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:34:31 PM »

I'm going to be in Italy in early July, but this probably won't be until August, right?

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:35:22 PM »

Wonder if Wojo will use this as a recruiting pitch to any potential late additions

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:38:02 PM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on March 18, 2015, 12:35:22 PM

Wonder if Wojo will use this as a recruiting pitch to any potential late additions

Wojo closes the shades: "Ive brought you here to talk about your graduate year. I don't want you to think of me as a travel director... more like a coach. But I think we can get you a sweet package to Italy this summer AND you'll get the benefit of playing scholarship basketball. But before we get to business, let's enjoy a nice champagne brunch."

4everwarriors · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:38:45 PM »

Great! Hopefully they'll be able to catch one or two of Stone's games ai na?

Johnny B · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:46:07 PM »

Road trip?

GGGG · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:52:15 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2015, 12:38:45 PM

Great! Hopefully they'll be able to catch one or two of Stone's games ai na?

I laffed.

swoopem · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:53:12 PM »

Quote from: ODMU238 on March 18, 2015, 12:34:31 PM

I'm going to be in Italy in early July, but this probably won't be until August, right?

Yeah, it'll be in August after the second summer session.

wadesworld · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:57:56 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2015, 12:38:45 PM

Great! Hopefully they'll be able to catch one or two of Stone's games ai na?

Outstanding!

T-Bone · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2015, 01:14:04 PM »

I'm sure the Italian food there will be better than in Louisville.

MUfan12 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2015, 01:32:46 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2015, 12:38:45 PM

Great! Hopefully they'll be able to catch one or two of Stone's games ai na?

Bravo, doc.

MU82 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2015, 02:32:31 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2015, 12:38:45 PM

Great! Hopefully they'll be able to catch one or two of Stone's games ai na?

Wait? His ACT scores are good enough for him to get on a plane?

brewcity77 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2015, 02:54:25 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2015, 12:38:45 PM

Great! Hopefully they'll be able to catch one or two of Stone's games ai na?

Post of the day.

MU_Iceman · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:06:23 PM »

I heard Chris Collins on 670 The Score in Chicago this morning and he mentioned that he's taking his team to Italy this summer too... when teams travel overseas do they play and/or scrimmage with other D1 teams taking similar trips?

Regardless, I'm sure Wojo and Collins both brining their teams to Italy over the summer is no accident... pretty cool IMO

MDMU04 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:27:42 PM »

Quote from: Johnny B on March 18, 2015, 12:46:07 PM

Road trip?

Was wondering that too. Might be kinda tricky, eh?

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:33:30 PM »

Minnesota is doing one too.

This is the perfect time to do one. You can only do it like once every 4 years and it's perfect with a young team and so many new guys(at least 6)

Jables1604 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2015, 05:27:28 PM »

Ners is Italian...or at least he ate in an Italian restaurant in high school. None of you know what you are talking about...

tower912 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2015, 05:32:34 PM »

Quote from: Jables1604 on March 18, 2015, 05:27:28 PM

Ners is Italian...or at least he ate in an Italian restaurant in high school. None of you know what you are talking about...

Well played.

Jay Bee · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2015, 06:30:31 PM »

Quote from: MU_Iceman on March 18, 2015, 03:06:23 PM

I heard Chris Collins on 670 The Score in Chicago this morning and he mentioned that he's taking his team to Italy this summer too... when teams travel overseas do they play and/or scrimmage with other D1 teams taking similar trips?

Regardless, I'm sure Wojo and Collins both brining their teams to Italy over the summer is no accident... pretty cool IMO

No. Different sections of the Bylaws are applicable for these two areas (foreign tours vs. exhibitions/scrimmages vs. another D-I team) and very different.

WellsstreetWanderer · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2015, 06:50:16 PM »

Quote from: T-Bone on March 18, 2015, 01:14:04 PM

I'm sure the Italian food there will be better than in Louisville.

+1

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2015, 07:31:11 PM »

Quote from: T-Bone on March 18, 2015, 01:14:04 PM

I'm sure the Italian food there will be better than in Louisville.

Yes, but will the main course be presented as willingly?

Jay Bee · « **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2015, 07:40:09 PM »

Quote from: T-Bone on March 18, 2015, 01:14:04 PM

I'm sure the Italian food there will be better than in Louisville.

I've eaten Italian food in Louisville and throughout Italy. It really depends if they let you order things you won't find on the menu. Mmmm

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #30 on:** March 18, 2015, 07:55:06 PM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2015, 07:40:09 PM

I've eaten Italian food in Louisville and throughout Italy. It really depends if they let you order things you won't find on the menu. Mmmm

Better Chianti in Italy to cleanse your palate though, a'nia?

Stretchdeltsig · « **Reply #31 on:** March 18, 2015, 08:11:07 PM »

A'nina?

4everwarriors · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2015, 08:57:50 PM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2015, 07:40:09 PM

I've eaten Italian food in Louisville and throughout Italy. It really depends if they let you order things you won't find on the menu. Mmmm

Porcini's, ai na kin?

BobWildLoyalist · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2015, 09:02:40 PM »

Anyone know if these games will be open to the public? Have they been in the past?

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2015, 10:01:18 PM »

Will they be on FS1 to showcase Henry?

MuMark · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2015, 10:12:49 PM »

Quote from: MU_Iceman on March 18, 2015, 03:06:23 PM

I heard Chris Collins on 670 The Score in Chicago this morning and he mentioned that he's taking his team to Italy this summer too... when teams travel overseas do they play and/or scrimmage with other D1 teams taking similar trips?

Regardless, I'm sure Wojo and Collins both brining their teams to Italy over the summer is no accident... pretty cool IMO

You don't go to Italy to play Northwestern......

WarriorFan · « **Reply #36 on:** March 19, 2015, 02:19:12 AM »

With the other news of the day... 1 broken bone, one surgery, and one more departure, I hope they're going for a 3 on 3 tournament or maybe a coaches + players league.

On the positive side, Italian clubs are full of 6'9" 18 year olds who can shoot lights out. Problem is most of them have already been getting paid for a couple years. Let's hope that Diener can open the "italian pipeline" and we get some good Euro recruits!

SuddenSam · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2015, 07:43:29 AM »

Quote from: JakeBarnes on March 18, 2015, 12:38:02 PM

Wojo closes the shades: "Ive brought you here to talk about your graduate year. I don't want you to think of me as a travel director... more like a coach. But I think we can get you a sweet package to Italy this summer AND you'll get the benefit of playing scholarship basketball. But before we get to business, let's enjoy a nice champagne brunch."

Good humor