Michigan basketball embarks on Europe trip to build team chemistry

Michigan basketball begins a 10-day foreign tour starting August 20, with three exhibition games against European teams. Coach Mike Boynton Jr. emphasizes the importance of developing chemistry among players, especially given the roster changes with new faces including three transfers and six freshmen. The team plans to practice and engage in cultural activities during the trip, fostering bonding off the court. Michigan will face the Lithuania national team and its B team before traveling to Croatia to play against Serbia’s Mega Superbet. The Wolverines aim to utilize extra preseason practices to prepare for the new season, but caution against overemphasizing exhibition results.

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