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UConn women’s basketball taking European tour in August

UConn women’s basketball has imported plenty of international talent over the last few seasons. Now, the Huskies are heading abroad themselves as part of a three-country tour in August.

The trip begins in Zagreb, Croatia followed by stops in Ljublijana, Slovenia; Bologna, Italy and Venice, Italy. The team will play an exhibition contest in each city. Dates, as well as possible viewing options, were not included in the release.

“These foreign tours are really beneficial in a lot of ways,” head coach Geno Auriemma said. “From a basketball standpoint, we get to play some really good, experienced teams.