GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota men's basketball team is embarking on a tour of Europe.

Coach Brian Jones says the team on Sunday wrapped up a two-week training session of 10 practices to prepare for the trip. The training included getting used to International Basketball Federation rules.

UND will visit Italy and France, playing four games in 10 days. The team begins play on Thursday against a professional team from Iceland.

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