The Panthers have certainly been busy learning plenty of things away from basketball, but this trip includes basketball learning, too. Before Wednesday's game, the team gathered in a meeting room at the hotel in Rome to review play calls and other game details. In this case, assistant coach Duffy Conroy is reviewing some of the offensive plays.
The gym the Panthers played in Wednesday night was nice for a small club. I don't think I pointed it out on the live blog, but the only fans there were the people traveling with us. I suspect that might be different in a couple of the smaller towns we're headed to for games.
The two teams posed for a picture after Wednesday night's game. Obviously no hard feelings after the 84-50 Milwaukee win.
Our trip to Florence included a stop at the AutoGrill.
The Panthers got right to sightseeing in Florence, waiting here to get into the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David.