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For the first time since 1998, the UAlbany women’s basketball team will take an international summer trip. The Great Danes will head to Italy to play in a series of exhibition games.

Being abroad won’t be new for a majority of this newly-replenished roster. Eight of the 12 players are from outside of the US, representing six different countries including Canada, Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Germany and Italy.

Head coach Colleen Mullen says having such a diverse set of players will be a benefit to the Great Danes this season.

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