| BG men's basketball team to play in Toronto (07-05-11) |
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| Written by JACK CARLE Sentinel Sports Editor | ||
| Tuesday, 05 July 2011 10:22 | ||
The Falcons will get a jump-start on the season with a trip to Toronto just before fall semester classes begin. “It’s a matter of bringing guys together, bonding, developing chemistry and getting a head start on the season. It’s a big positive in those areas,” BG head coach Louis Orr said. The biggest advantage will be 10 days of practice before the trip as the Falcons are basically a young team with only two players — seniors Scott Thomas and Dee Brown — who have three years of playing experience. “We have a good mix of veterans and youth and to give them a chance to play together and practice together this early can be a great benefit,” Orr said. “They’ll play with referees and a crowd so it can really be a positive tool. “To be quite honest, the practices are as valuable as the games,” Orr continued. “For our team it’s going to be a big plus.” The timing of the trip allows Bowling Green’s three freshmen — Jehvon Clarke, Desmond Rorie and Chauncey Orr — to make the trip if their eligibility has been approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse. “That’s an added plus,” coach Orr said. The team bus leaves Bowling Green on Aug. 16 and the team will be able to do some sightseeing on Aug. 17 before playing three games on three consecutive days. The games will be played at Seneca College. The Falcons face the University of Guelph and a team of college and international players. The third opponent has not been set. “Toronto is close enough so that the travel is not that hard,” coach Orr said. “We’ll get a day where we can look around and see some of the things in Toronto and get a little educational experience. It’s a positive thing for a college student to see another country. “All around it’s going to be a great trip for us.” |
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