Road trip to Italy

[Pakuni]

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]

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

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

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

[manny31]

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]

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

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

[JakeBarnes]

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]

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

[Jay Bee]

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]

Will JJJ be attending?

[SaveOD238]

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

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

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

[JakeBarnes]

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]

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

[Johnny B]

Road trip?

[GGGG]

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

I laffed.

[swoopem]

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]

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

Outstanding!

[T-Bone]

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

[MUfan12]

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

Bravo, doc.

[MU82]

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]

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

Post of the day.

[MU_Iceman]

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]

Road trip?

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

[PGsHeroes32]

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]

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