PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri men's basketball team headed to Europe for five game tour

August 3, 2012 | 4:59 p.m. CDT

The Missouri men's basketball team will be traveling to Europe for a five game, 10-day tour. Head Coach Frank Haith said, "we are going to utilize this time to really get to know our team."

Frank Haith, the head coach of the Missouri men's basketball team, speaks at a press conference with players Laurence Bowers, left, Phil Pressey, and Earnest Ross on Friday at the Mizzou Arena. The team will be traveling to Europe for a five game, 10-day tour starting on Aug. 8. | Yi Gan

Laurence Bowers discusses his recovery progress from the injury that kept him from playing last season at a press conference Friday afternoon. He won’t be playing in Europe, but he has been practicing with the team this week. | Yi Gan

Michael Dixon, Jr. speaks to the media during practice Friday at the Mizzou Arena. Dixon is the only returning player from last season who will play in Europe. | Yi Gan

Phil Pressey, left, greets Stefan Jankovic, an incoming freshman from Canada at the beginning of practice Friday afternoon. Jankovic, who has played with the international rules the Tigers will play with in Europe, said it has been an adjustment for the team but they are looking great. | Yi Gan