Bruce Pascoe For many college basketball teams, foreign exhibition tours are mostly about the 10 extra practices that are allowed beforehand. The games themselves can be a formality, and the cultural experiences negligible.
People are also reading… Well known for a thirst for international cultures since he was a youth with parents who often housed exchange students, Lloyd said he also hopes the Wildcats can gain some life experience along the way. “If that's something I can pass on to my players, I would love to do that. So we're going to take this opportunity and hopefully have a great time.”
Home-country hoopersOne reason Lloyd said he’s never coached on a foreign tour was that at Gonzaga, where he was an assistant coach for 20 years, the Bulldogs always had many international players who were already committed to national-team play during the summer. “Those are awesome opportunities to represent your country in a well-respected event,” Lloyd said. With “the Under 19 World Championships, these guys have a chance to get an experience and make memories of a lifetime. I think both guys are looking to be key contributors on their team.”