Aug. 2, 2010

With its 10-day trip to Italy less than three weeks away, the George Mason men's basketball team officially opened practice on Sunday. Head coach Jim Larranaga and the Patriots will take to the court 10 times over the next 17 days before departing for Italy, where Mason will face four foreign club days along with taking in the sights of the country. Watch the video below for scenes from practice along with thoughts on returning to action from senior Cam Long, sophomore Luke Hancock and freshman Jonathan Arledge.