UConn Men going overseas

[StepbackCity]

Finally!! Been forever

 

[HuskyHawk]

Finally!! Been forever

What a brilliant recruiting tool. This is superb.

 

[Storrs South]

I'm excited that we don't have to wait until October to start hearing about UConn basketball once this season is over.

 

[UofCT]

Can the new kids play?

 

[NJHoops]

Can the new kids play?

Yes. The quality of the opponents on these trips varies wildly, but it will be nice for RJ, Richie, Andre, and Javonte to get some game time. They also get extra allowable practice time in the summer before the trip, which is a nice bonus.

 

[gampelcrazies]

I wonder if they will be televised. Seems like good content for SNY

 

[ChocRaisins]

Trips like these are HUGE for team chemistry. Perfectly timed with returning to the Big East.

 

[AllAbout5]

Besides that, do the players get to be with family during the summer or do they have to do workouts on campus?

 

[BFieldHusky]

Yes. The quality of the opponents on these trips varies wildly, but it will be nice for RJ, Richie, Andre, and Javonte to get some game time. They also get extra allowable practice time in the summer before the trip, which is a nice bonus.

This is huge.

 

[methodology]

Besides that, do the players get to be with family during the summer or do they have to do workouts on campus?

Typically they stay on campus and take summer classes while working out/ doing the individual stuff they are supposed to do and then playing in the Hartford pro am

 

[Waquoit]

This is a great idea and I agree the timing is perfect.

 

[JimHurley]

Programs normally do this when they know they have a good squad in store. They do it to build chemistry and get the team working together earlier than October. The 2020-21 season is officially the most anticipated of all time for me (even though I'm only 25).

 

[auror]

Trips like these are HUGE for team chemistry. Perfectly timed with returning to the Big East.

Yep. You can only do it every 4 years, and this works out so well.

 

[ZenConn]

Scour all of Greece for the next Greek Freak!

 

[Chin Diesel]

This is a great idea and I agree the timing is perfect.

It's almost like UConn is returning in to form of a nationally (and internationally) relevant program again.

 

[Husk04ies]

God I hope they televise or stream the games somehow. I'll be in full basketball withdrawls....

 

[Fatroony5]

Finally!! Been forever

Anyone have any idea if these games are open to the public not through their travel package? Think it’d be really cool to watch them play a game out there. If you could buy tix to a game and not be roped into their travel package, I’d consider looking into a game or two.

 

[Waquoit]

It's almost like UConn is returning in to form of a nationally (and internationally) relevant program again.

Almost! And I'll be honest, I like the fact that we are being welcomed by open arms. We deserved and deserve better than the AAC.

 

[awfuldan]

Awesome! Shame that Akok and Polley won't be able to play, but this is great news. Gonna be some vital new pieces on next year's team, as well as some high expectations. Good that they'll get the chance to gel before the season officially starts.

 

[Vuce]

I love this. Always wanted to go to Italy and Greece and never been. Going there PLUS UConn basketball is going to be great. I think I am booking. Anyone else considering this?

 

[UofCT]

Scour all of Greece for the next Greek Freak!

can they recruit while oversees?

 

[Askgreek]

I will be in

I love this. Always wanted to go to Italy and Greece and never been. Going there PLUS UConn basketball is going to be great. I think I am booking. Anyone else considering this?

Its a life changing trip...you should 100% do it...I am already booked but with the family on a different schedule so I will miss the team in Athens...

 

[imno1]

Hey Sanogo reclassify and we'll give you an overseas vacation

 

[HooperScooper]

I am very happy to see they are finally doing one of these trips. When was the last one? It's been a while.

 

[tykurez]

I am very happy to see they are finally doing one of these trips. When was the last one? It's been a while.

I believe trips like this are only allowed once every four years. Seems like a great way to start Hurley’s third year with a majority of the players being ones he recruited.

I know they went to Germany in 2012 but that was part of the regular season opening that year.