Men's Basketball Announces Italy TourMen's Basketball Announces Italy Tour

Men's Basketball Announces Italy Tour

UCF men's basketball will tour Italy for a total of 10 days in August, playing four games in four different cities across Italy.

by Ken Landis

ORLANDO – The UCF men’s basketball team has announced its plan to embark on a foreign tour this fall as the team will travel throughout Italy from Aug. 6-16.

“We’re excited to be taking this foreign tour through Italy. With so many new players, the trip will be a chance for them to bond with one another as we get ready for our first year in the Big 12 Conference.”

Johnny DawkinsUCF Men's Basketball Head Coach

The Knights will play four games against professional teams in Italy throughout the ten-day excursion. The team will visit Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome, playing one game in each city.

“Getting to see our team on the court in a game setting so early in the fall is huge for us,” said Coach Dawkins. “We’ll be able to get a clear sense of what our guys do at a high level and how they work with each other.”

The NCAA allows teams to participate in foreign tours once every four years. UCF last took a foreign tour in 2019, visiting Spain for a handful of exhibition games.

“A lot of our players have never been overseas,” said Dawkins. “This will be a momentous learning experience for them as they have the chance to explore and appreciate Italian culture.”