Washington State Men's Basketball 2025 Summer Foreign Tour
July 24 - August 5, 2025
London, Malaga, Barcelona

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Day #8 - Malaga, Spain
The Cougars spent their final day in Malaga enjoying the beach and southern Spanish weather. In the evening, the team went to Old Malaga to see Alcabaza, an ancient Islamic fortification with gardens and views of the city.

 
Day #7 - Malaga, Spain
After a morning yoga session on the beach, the Cougs played their second exhibition match of the tour, facing a selection of professional players representing The Embassy Training Center. 
The Cougar men's basketball team poses with members of The Embassy Select team after an exhibition game
"The Sanctuary is a beautiful spot with a beautiful view of the ocean. Great facility over here that a lot of national teams and NBA guys are training at. The team got some good runs in." - Rihards Vavers
 
Day #6 - Malaga, Spain
Washington State practiced at The Embassy Training Center, a renowned gymnasium which partners with the NBPA and professional players around the world. After practice the Cougs split up for water activities on the boat, snorkeling, and visiting a water park. Everyone gathered in the evening to visit Coach Pedro's country home and eat paella with friends and family.
The Cougar men's basketball team poses with family and friends of Pedro Garcia Rosado, overlooking Malaga
"It was cool to be out on the Mediterranean with my teammates - just catch a vibe. It was good to be back out on the water and share that time with my team." - Dio Blakely
 
Day #5 - London, England > Malaga, Spain
The Cougs' time in the U.K. concluded with a 3-hour flight to Malaga in southern Spain. WSU settled into assistant coach Pedro Garcia Rosado's hometown with a flamenco show.
The Cougar men's basketball team poses with performers after a flamenco show
Day #4 - London, England
The Cougars played their first exhibition match, facing HoopsFix Select at Saddler Sports Hall. In the evening, the team visited the Theatre District and saw a show.
The Cougar men's basketball team poses before playing an exhibition match against HoopsFix Select
"It felt pretty good. We got a lot to work on. We're all coming together this summer and it's good vibes. We really want to get to know each other, get a flow out there, and do our best to execute what we've been working on." - Jerone Morton
 
Day #3 - London, England
WSU practiced in London before setting off on a scavenger hunt through Westminster.
Members of the Cougar men's basketball team pose in Trafalgar Square
Day #2 - London, England
The Cougars continued the U.K. adventure with stops by Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. James Park, and a preseason soccer match between Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur.
The 2025-26 WSU men's basketball team outside the Luton Town Football Club grounds.
"I had a great experience at the game. I don't really understand soccer, but the energy was there and it was fun." - Kase Wynott
 
Day #1 - London, England
The Cougs landed in the United Kingdom and shook off the jet lag with a walk around Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and a trip on the London Eye.
The 2025-26 Cougar men's basketball team in front of Elizabeth Tower (aka Big Ben)
"We had a really long 9-hour flight, but got that over with and now here to have some fun. We got to see the London Eye and see the birds' eye view. It's been a blast to hang out and bond with the guys." - Parker Gerrits
 
MBB 2025 Europe Tour Itinerary