MSU BB headed to Italy for late summer tour

by **Turtleneck** 2015-04-23, 17:16

The trip will take place Aug. 21-Sept. 1. The Spartans will play in a three-game tournament against the senior national teams from Italy, Russia and Georgia in Trieste Aug. 28-30 and play a fourth exhibition game in Florence on Aug. 25.
http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2015/04/michigan_state_basketball_to_t.html

Tickets to these games are available if you buy a Stanford football season ticket package.

by Brock Middlebrook 2015-04-23, 17:21

Che figata!

by Guest 2015-04-23, 17:29

Yesterday's breakfast.

by **Turtleneck** 2015-04-23, 17:32

LooseGoose wrote:Yesterday's breakfast.

I can't keep up with you. I feel like I am Brady Hoke racing Usain Bolt.

by Guest 2015-04-23, 17:42

Turtleneck wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:Yesterday's breakfast.

I can't keep up with you. I feel like I am Brady Hoke racing Usain Bolt.

I'm just bustin' you a bit - this trip should have it's own thread but I was too lazy to do it.

Opening Day of trout season is Saturday, I'll be more scarce after that.

by **Turtleneck** 2015-04-23, 18:04

We need you, Loose. Don't go too far.

by **Blanch32** 2015-04-23, 19:57

Will this be on TV? Curious too how serious izzo takes it. Can't see him backing down for some reason

by Guest 2015-08-10, 16:04

Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga 4m4 minutes ago
Kevin Pauga retweeted Matt Mc
Still working on this. @Spartan_Radio isn't traveling. Live game video *might* happen for some games via Italian TV.

Kevin Pauga added,
Matt Mc @basketballfan66
@KevinPauga Do you know if there will be any way to watch/listen to the Italy trip games?

by Guest 2015-08-10, 16:10

Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga 4m4 minutes ago
Kevin Pauga retweeted Josh Davidson
We hope to have ticket information for Italy out in the next 24-48 hours.

Kevin Pauga added,
Josh Davidson @mears11
@KevinPauga @Spartan_Radio @basketballfan66 Any idea how admission to the games will be handled? Travel booked... Need my msubb fix

by **Giant Moose** 2015-08-10, 16:12

Just call up Byrd and get him to stream the games on Ustream or something.

by **Turtleneck** 2015-08-10, 16:13

Giant Moose wrote:Just call up Byrd and get him to stream the games on Ustream or something.

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by Brock Middlebrook 2015-08-11, 09:53

Turtleneck wrote:
Giant Moose wrote:Just call up Byrd and get him to stream the games on Ustream or something.

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by Herbie Green 2015-08-11, 10:18

I would guess Harris isn't going?

by Guest 2015-08-11, 10:43

Herbie Green wrote:I would guess Harris isn't going?

I haven't seen anything one way or another on that.

by Guest 2015-08-19, 12:09

Spartan Basketball ‏@MSU_Basketball 5m5 minutes ago
Any Spartan fans planning to be in Trieste, Italy Aug. 28-30? Here's info on how to watch MSU in person: http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081915aaa.html …

by **Giant Moose** 2015-08-19, 12:11

LooseGoose wrote:Spartan Basketball ‏@MSU_Basketball 5m5 minutes ago
Any Spartan fans planning to be in Trieste, Italy Aug. 28-30? Here's info on how to watch MSU in person: http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081915aaa.html …

Tickets for the final three games of the Michigan State men’s basketball trip (August 28-30) to Italy will be available for purchase at the arena ticket office in Trieste, Italy. The MSU Ticket Office will not be selling any game tickets.

Can we get the Italian ticket office to handle all MSU events going forward?

by **Turtleneck** 2015-08-19, 12:12

I heard this was cancelled when a few players insulted Italian cuisine when they said they prefer store bought pasta sauce.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2015-08-19, 12:16

Giant Moose wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:Spartan Basketball ‏@MSU_Basketball 5m5 minutes ago
Any Spartan fans planning to be in Trieste, Italy Aug. 28-30? Here's info on how to watch MSU in person: http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081915aaa.html …

Tickets for the final three games of the Michigan State men’s basketball trip (August 28-30) to Italy will be available for purchase at the arena ticket office in Trieste, Italy. The MSU Ticket Office will not be selling any game tickets.

Can we get the Italian ticket office to handle all MSU events going forward?

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by Guest 2015-08-19, 12:21

Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga 41s42 seconds ago
MSU will play in Florence Aug. 25, and then play national teams from Russia, Italy, and Georgia Aug. 28-30 in Trieste http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081915aaa.html …

by **Giant Moose** 2015-08-19, 12:29

LooseGoose wrote:Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga 41s42 seconds ago
MSU will play in Florence Aug. 25, and then play national teams from Russia, Italy, and Georgia Aug. 28-30 in Trieste http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081915aaa.html …

Is Russell Byrd on any of these teams? It'd be a shame if we didn't play him.

by Guest 2015-08-19, 12:42

Giant Moose wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga 41s42 seconds ago
MSU will play in Florence Aug. 25, and then play national teams from Russia, Italy, and Georgia Aug. 28-30 in Trieste http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081915aaa.html …
Is Russell Byrd on any of these teams? It'd be a shame if we didn't play him.

It would be unfair for us to have a pro on our team.

by Guest 2015-08-19, 13:08

Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga 18m18 minutes ago
There may be TV coverage of one game in Europe. Otherwise, @MSU_Basketball will be producing highlights and recaps.

by Guest 2015-08-19, 15:46

Jim Comparoni ‏@JimComparoni 27m27 minutes ago
Izzo said Harris’ suspension was lifted a while ago and he has been practicing with the team in prep for Italy trip.

by Guest 2015-08-19, 15:46

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 31m31 minutes ago
Follow up -- Eron Harris and Alvin Ellis will travel but not play in Italy, per Tom Izzo.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-08-19, 15:51

this news makes me want to kiss the floor of the Breslin. Thanks for sharing!

by Guest 2015-08-22, 16:30

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Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga
Photo gallery from Saturday's @MSU_Basketball activities in Rome https://www.facebook.com/MSUathletics/posts/10155988841215154 …

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by **NigelUno** 2015-08-22, 16:49

LooseGoose wrote:Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga
Photo gallery from Saturday's @MSU_Basketball activities in Rome https://www.facebook.com/MSUathletics/posts/10155988841215154 …

I like those t shirts.

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by **SpartanInNH** 2015-08-22, 18:52

by **Giant Moose** 2015-08-22, 19:26

Those shirts are terrible because they are PSU's slogan.

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by Brock Middlebrook 2015-08-23, 23:33

They could've at least propped up that dang Tower while they were there

by Guest 2015-08-24, 11:53

What a great experience for these kids......

Spartan Basketball ‏@MSU_Basketball 3m
The Spartans visited Vatican City Monday, including St. Peter's Basilica, Gallery of Tapestries and Sistine Chapel.

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by Guest 2015-08-25, 09:15

Kevin Pauga ‏@KevinPauga 2m2 minutes ago
Today: @MSU_Basketball plays Fiorentina at PalaCoverciano in Florence, Italy. Tip 2pm ET (8pm local). No TV. No radio.

by Brock Middlebrook 2015-08-25, 10:22

Anyone know what their record is so far?

by Guest 2015-08-25, 11:04

Brock Middlebrook wrote:Anyone know what their record is so far?

0-0

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2015-08-25, 11:19

Someone can find a stream. Get on it young Swill folks who love technology.

by Guest 2015-08-25, 11:28

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Someone can find a stream. Get on it young Swill folks who love technology.

Pauga is threatening to Periscope it......we'll see if he does.

by Guest 2015-08-25, 11:30

Until we find a stream or something this is the best option I've seen....

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 1h1 hour ago
Joe Rexrode retweeted Jim Gibson
Here's a follow for tonight's MSU game in Italy.

Joe Rexrode added,
Jim Gibson @JimGibson7
@joerexrode Heading to Florrence. Can't promise insight, but will provide info tweets from the game.
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by **Giant Moose** 2015-08-25, 11:34

LooseGoose wrote:Until we find a stream or something this is the best option I've seen....

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 1h1 hour ago
Joe Rexrode retweeted Jim Gibson
Here's a follow for tonight's MSU game in Italy.

Joe Rexrode added,
Jim Gibson @JimGibson7
@joerexrode Heading to Florrence. Can't promise insight, but will provide info tweets from the game.
0 retweets 0 favorites

Rexrode couldn't convince the Freep to give him a paid trip to Italy?

by **InTenSity** 2015-08-25, 11:40

Giant Moose wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:Until we find a stream or something this is the best option I've seen....

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 1h1 hour ago
Joe Rexrode retweeted Jim Gibson
Here's a follow for tonight's MSU game in Italy.

Joe Rexrode added,
Jim Gibson @JimGibson7
@joerexrode Heading to Florrence. Can't promise insight, but will provide info tweets from the game.
0 retweets 0 favorites
Rexrode couldn't convince the Freep to give him a paid trip to Italy?

A few weeks ago in one of his chats, people were joking about the cutbacks and where he could and couldn't eat anymore. Is Joe still living in Lansing, and commuting, or does he work remotely? It sounded to me as if travel was getting cutback.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2015-08-25, 11:42

Giant Moose wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:Until we find a stream or something this is the best option I've seen....

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 1h1 hour ago
Joe Rexrode retweeted Jim Gibson
Here's a follow for tonight's MSU game in Italy.

Joe Rexrode added,
Jim Gibson @JimGibson7
@joerexrode Heading to Florrence. Can't promise insight, but will provide info tweets from the game.
0 retweets 0 favorites
Rexrode couldn't convince the Freep to give him a paid trip to Italy?

He couldn't handle the time change, so he declined.

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