Wolverines Men's Basketball in Spain: Day Five
8/22/2018 2:12:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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The University of Michigan basketball program is on a nine-day trip to Spain (Aug. 17-26) with stops in Madrid and Barcelona. Follow the Wolverines on social media (#VamosAzul) and with a daily travel log on MGoBlue.com. Additionally, follow The Athletic's (@TheAthleticDET) Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) and MLive's Andrew Kahn (@AndrewKahn) as they have made the trek with the team and will file daily reporting of the trip and games.
Midway through the Spain trip, the Wolverines had a relaxing day on Wednesday (Aug. 22), starting the day with an early morning trip to the Las Ramblas in Barcelona. The area is referred to as "Broadway" for all of its shopping areas and artist selling their works.
Michigan toured the famed Sagrada Família on Wednesday afternoon.
After spending a few hours in Las Ramblas and having lunch, the Wolverines traveled across the city to the historic Sagrada Família -- the famed Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Inside, U-M explored the church's skilled architecture and wonder as it is still under construction -- even after 136 years. It is expected to be finished in 2022.
Taking a look at the entrance of the Sagrada Família and its design work from architect Antoni Gaudí.
U-M continues its tour through the main area of the Sagrada Família.
The ceiling of the Sagrada Família is stunning with its symbols of the blossoms/suns and stained glass.
U-M players have continued to use this trip as a bonding opportunity prior to the start of the 2918-19 season.
The Maize and Blue returned to the hotel for some pool time and relaxation. In the evening, the Wolverines boarded the bus for the nearby town of Stiges for dinner. Stiges is a coastal town in Spain's Catalonia region known for its beaches and seafront restaurants.
On Thursday (Aug. 23) the Wolverines are off for a tour of their second fútbol team's facility -- FC Barcelona. After returning, the Maize and Blue will prep for its second exhibition vs. KK Mega Bemax at the Pavelló Esportiu Municipal. In a unique game, the Wolverines will play five 12 minutes quarters instead of the traditional four, 10-minutes quarters. Admission is free and the game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start locally.
Until then … #VamosAzul
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Additional Article Coverage
• 8/21/2108 - The Wolverines in Spain? A dream come true for one Michigan alum (MLive.com)
• 8/21/2018 - On the ground in Spain, my thoughts from a first look at Michigan basketball (The Athletic)
• 8/21/2018 - The Wolverines in Spain? A dream come true for one Michigan alum (MLive.com)
• 8/21/2018 - Turnovers in Michigan's first basketball game in Spain no cause for panic (MLive.com)
• 8/21/2018 - Michigan basketball could have options with a small-ball lineup (Detroit Free Press)
• 8/20/2018 - Recap & Analysis: Michigan 82, Madrid Generals 72 (UMHoops.com)
• 8/20/2018 - Saddi Washington is in a rare role, with an offseason of perspective guiding him (The Athletic)
• 8/20/2018 - Ignas Brazdeikis vs. the world (The Athletic)
• 8/20/2018 - Michigan basketball beats local Madrid team in first game in Spain (MLive.com)
• 8/19/2018 - In Spain with Michigan, Day 1 includes a candid conversación with Warde Manuel (The Athletic)
