Basketball Rutgers set to head to Spain
- Thread starter Richie O
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I believe teams are limited to three games on trips like these. As far as I can tell Michigan's three games in Spain last off-season were not aired anywhere (tv or streaming) so I'd be shocked if Rutgers games are.
You’re telling me they can only play 3 games on an ELEVEN DAY TRIP? That doesn’t seem correct.
Duke played 3 in Canada. Michigan played 3 in Spain.
Oh, Kentucky played 4 in the Bahamas last year. But 3 really seems to be the norm.
Surprised by this. But the trip will be hugely worthwhile for developing chemistry with the new players.
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I know in the past that players who were not on the team the previous year were not able to participate in the overseas trips. I don't know if that is still the case.
How many were you expecting?
During the regular season teams typically play three, sometimes four, games during an 11-game span.
Games + practices + organized tours of the area and return home. Just hope that no one gets injured or starts an international incident over something stupid like sunglasses.
Speaking of sunglasses, whatever happened to Lavar Ball? When last we heard, he wanted all three of his kids to play for Phoenix, and then the news about him being scammed by his Big Baller partner came out. Wonder if wearing Big Baller shoes contributed to Lonzo's injury problems. Would love to see what he can do if he can play for an extended stretch without going down. He has good court awareness, and looks like he will develop.
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These trips are so great for team camaraderie and learning. Our lax team did some pretty cool trips while I was there. I wish all of our teams could do this.
Yeah, I'm glad it's just 3 games. Let them chill, be tourists together and bond. Team chemistry is so underrated
Bob Wenzel said that his trip to Spain really pulled his team together and the experience helped them go further than anyone anticipated that year.
Trips like this not only help team chemistry, but due to the extra practice time, the coaches are able to install more of their offense, defense and in-bounds. You could be seeing the February offense in December.
Girls also
Nothing like hunting for some international *** for team gelling
Nothing like hunting for some international *** for team gelling
That’s a very good perspective. And, I think the timing is perfect. This wouldn’t be nearly as productive if done in one of the previous seasons. Kudos to Pike and Staff!
It's the extra practice time that is invaluable. It's very rare that the teams you play on trips like this are even close to the level of Big Ten competition. The practices are where the most improvement is made
I would think the quality of club basketball teams in Spain are pretty good considering that a bunch of players play professionally there and many of those players wind up playing in the NBA (I.e. Porzingis, Doncic). There is good to high level talent there so it should be a great team bond experience and they will get some good runs in.
GO RU
GO RU
I was also told there would be 4 or 5 games but I wish fans were allowed. I know many schools have allowed fans to attend but I guess RU didn't want that to happen.
Follow the Rutgers basketball Twitter account and you'll probably get all of those things
Two months to get the 12th player (grad transfer) before the Spain trip....get him here in late June or July and let him bond with his new teammates overseas.
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