Bradley men finalize plans for Europe trip

For the first time in five years, the Bradley men’s basketball team will take an off-season foreign trip.

As reported in the Journal Star last month, the Braves will travel to London and Amsterdam, playing an exhibition game in each country. The team departs July 29 and returns August 4.

The trip is a tribute to two BU seniors – Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye of England and Luuk van Bree of The Netherlands.

BU will play a game against a British Basketball League opponent on July 31 and then takes on the Amsterdam Select squad on Aug. 3.

“We are grateful to have the opportunity to travel to Europe for our foreign trip,” said Bradley coach Brian Wardle in a statement. “It will be a great experience for…