RAMS SET TO ENJOY 10-DAY, FIVE CITY TOUR OF ITALY


RICHMOND, Va. – The 14 members of the VCU basketball program will start their history lessons a little earlier than usual this year. Those lessons will come during a 10-day, five-city and four-game tour of Italy that will begin on Aug. 5.

"We're all really excited about this opportunity to go to places we've never been before," senior Darius Theus said. "Beyond the basketball, it's going to be a great chance to bond even closer together."

Milan, the main industrial and commercial center of Italy, will be the first stop for the Rams. Home to over five million people, Milan is the largest city in Italy and will provide plenty of sightseeing and shopping opportunities for the Black & Gold.


A quick ascent up the Alps will take VCU to Lake Como, the most famous lake in all of Italy. More sightseeing will take place before the first of four exhibition games for the Rams.


Next up will be Florence, one of the most historic cities in all of Europe. The city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, serving as the center of European trade and finance at the time.

During their time in Florence, the Rams will play two more exhibition games, as well as take a day trip to Pisa to visit the world famous Leaning Tower and surrounding sights.


The final stop of the tour will be the capital city of Rome. Trips to the Coliseum, Vatican and countless other historic destinations are on the agenda in addition to Rams' final exhibition contest of the trip.


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RAMS TAKE ITALIAN TOUR OPENER OVER AMICI DEL CAMPERO, 118-71


CASTELLANZA, Italy – It looks like HAVOC translates to all languages.

Devastazione, the Italian word for HAVOC, was displayed in the opener of VCU Basketball's four-game Italian tour as the Rams forced 29 turnovers in a 118-71 victory over Amici Del Campero.

Leading the way with his all around play was rising sophomore Teddy Okereafor who poured in 17 points, dished out nine assists and grabbed seven rebounds in the victory. Five other Rams scored in double-figures on the evening.

VCU returns to the hardwood for the second game in Italy on Friday at 1 p.m. EST when they battle Basket Club Zeta Golubovci.

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GRAHAM, RAMS MOVE TO 2-0 ON ITALIAN TOUR


FLORENCE, Italy – HAVOC is in the midst of a global tour and after two appearances, it's making quite a name for itself.

In the second game of their Italian tour, the VCU Basketball team forced 39 turnovers and shot 54% from the field in a 103-32 victory over Kosarkaski Klub Zeta from Montenegro.

Rising sophomore Treveon Graham was the player of the game for the Black & Gold with 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals, while shooting 6-of-11 from the field.

The Rams are back in action tomorrow night against a talented Lithuanian squad at 1:30 p.m. EST.

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RAMS MOVE TO 3-0 IN ITALY
WITH 85-47 DEFEAT OF LITHUANIAN CLUB

FLORENCE, Italy – While they've thoroughly enjoyed touring some Italy's most historic sites, the VCU basketball is taking time to make sure that the world knows all about HAVOC.

For the third time in as many games, the Rams forced 30+ turnovers en route to a 85-47 victory over Basket Club Atletas from the Lithuanian First Division.

Rising senior Troy Daniels earned player of the game accolades with 27 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals. He knocked down eight three-pointers on the evening.

VCU plays their final game of their Italian tour in Rome on Monday evening.

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RAMS COMPLETE PERFECT 4-0 ITALY TRIP
WITH 106-44 WIN OVER ALL-STAR ITALY


ROME, Italy – Spending his birthday in Rome apparently wasn't enough for rising sophomore Jarred Guest of the VCU Basketball team.

Guest and his teammates completed a perfect 4-0 Italian tour with a 106-44 defeat of All-Star Italy on Monday night.

The birthday boy was the player of the game for the Rams with 19 points, nine rebounds, six steals and two blocks.

VCU completed the trip averaging 103 points per game, while holding opponents to 48.5 ppg.

The Rams head back to Richmond on Wednesday afternoon.

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Wrecking Havoc on Italy



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