Wolverines Men's Basketball in Spain: Day Seven
8/24/2018 6:59:00 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.
After a late-night return to the hotel after the KK Mega Bemax game Thursday (Aug. 23), the Wolverines had an easy morning to sleep in and relax Friday (Aug. 24) before they headed out to the beach town of Cambrils for a private catamaran journey in the Mediterranean Sea.
With 90-degree temperatures and rather calm seas, the Maize and Blue headed about 30 minutes out before dropping anchor and settling in for swimming, diving contests and an amazing BBQ lunch. As the captain pulled the anchor, many of the U-M staff and players took the opportunity for a light siesta lying in the sun or just watching the sites heading back into the dock.
The town of Cambrils is known for its beaches and boat tours.
After the Wolverines boarded the bus, they traveled the hour-and-a-half return trip before getting a chance to take a break before heading out to dinner at La Salamanca in Barceloneta -- near the waters of Mediterranean Sea.
On Saturday (Aug. 25), the Wolverines will have an easy day at the hotel before a return visit to Sant Julia de Vilatorta and Pavelló Esportiu Municipal for U-M's final tour game against Joventut Badalona (ACB) at 7 p.m. local time.
Until then ... #VamosAzul
The Wolverines were ready for a relaxing day on the catamaran.
The staff relaxes and takes in the sites on the ride back to Cambrils.
A local boy tried to put on a show in from of the Wolverines on the beachside hoops courts.
Just a sampling of the food at La Salamanca.
• Wolverines Men's Basketball in Spain: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
• Game 1: Michigan defeats Madrid Generals, 82-72
• Game 2: Michigan loses to KK Mega Bemax, 81-73
• Game 3: Michigan vs. Joventut Badalona (ACB)
• Game Video Coverage (via UMHoops.com): Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Additional Article Coverage
• 8/24/2018 - Michigan basketball and the lessons of a loss abroad (The Athletic)
• 8/24/2018 - Five thoughts on Michigan's exhibition loss to Mega Bemax (UMHoops.com)
• 8/24/2018 - Michigan basketball team wowed by Sagrada Familia (MLive.com)
• 8/23/2018 - On Jordan Poole, the memory-maker (The Athletic)
• 8/22/2018 - Go behind the scenes with Michigan basketball in Barcelona (MLive.com)
• 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)
