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Title: Road trip to Italy
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Mike Deane on March 18, 2015, 11:16:03 AM
are the new kids (Heldt et al) going too?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: brewcity77 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: JakeBarnes 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)
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: marquette20 on March 18, 2015, 11:54:07 AM
Definitely set up by Diener. Nice to have him back around.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Jay Bee 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: DienerTime34 on March 18, 2015, 12:10:24 PM
Will JJJ be attending?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: SaveOD238 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?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 18, 2015, 12:35:22 PM
Wonder if Wojo will use this as a recruiting pitch to any potential late additions
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: JakeBarnes 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."
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Johnny B on March 18, 2015, 12:46:07 PM
Road trip?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: GGGG 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: swoopem 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: wadesworld 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!
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: T-Bone on March 18, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
I'm sure the Italian food there will be better than in Louisville.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: MUfan12 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: MU82 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?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: brewcity77 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: MDMU04 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?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 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)
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: 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...
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: tower912 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. 
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Jay Bee 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.
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer 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
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Dawson Rental 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? 
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Jay Bee 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
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Dr. Blackheart 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?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Stretchdeltsig on March 18, 2015, 08:11:07 PM
A'nina?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: 4everwarriors 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?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: BobWildLoyalist 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?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: muwarrior69 on March 18, 2015, 10:01:18 PM
Will they be on FS1 to showcase Henry?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: MuMark 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...... ;)
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: WarriorFan 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!
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: SuddenSam 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 ;D
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown on March 19, 2015, 09:00:19 AM
Quote from: MU82 on March 18, 2015, 02:32:31 PM
Wait? His ACT scores are good enough for him to get on a plane?
Am I on a Badger board?
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: Jay Bee on March 19, 2015, 12:03:57 PM
Quote from: BobWildLoyalist 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?

Generally yes
Title: Re: Road trip to Italy
Post by: willie warrior on March 19, 2015, 04:53:58 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.
Now hold on there Buster. Rumor is that Porcini's has a great table spread. Pitino experienced it and was satisfied in 15 seconds.
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