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6:01

Dave Reynolds - On behalf of the Journal Star, I'd like to welcome Bradley basketball coach Jim Les to this live chat session. We can discuss the Braves' recent trip to Brazil and anything else pertaining to the team and the upcoming season.
Jim, welcome back home from your travels and thanks for joining us.

6:01	Jim Les - Great to be here. Fire up!

6:02	Dave Reynolds - I'll get it started with a couple of questions about Brazil. Can you give us an overview of the trip and the benefits the team derived from it on and off the court?

6:04

Jim Les -

A great, humbling cultural experience. I was really proud of how our players embraced their ambassador role as they journeyed through Brazil. They were great representatives of Peoria, Bradley University and Bradley Basketball. I thought the trip provided a tremendous team-bonding experience. And finally, we grew together on the floor with our execution, both offensively and defensively, and we hope to carry that momentum through the fall and the start of our 2009-10 season.

6:05	Dave Reynolds - Was that third-place trophy as large as it looked in the pictures? Did somebody have to carry it on the plane back from Brazil?

6:06

Jim Les - LOL ... It was the largest trophy I've seen in a long time, resembling the Stanley Cup, and it was only for third place. The task bringing the carry-on luggage back from Brazil went to the low man on the totem pole in terms of seniority ... Ned Goertzen. Reminded me of my days as a rookie carrying John Stockton's jock.

6:06	Dave Reynolds - We've got some reader questions in the queue. First, from Paul.

6:06	[Comment From Paul Bender] Has Anthony T. gained any weight?

6:07	Jim Les - Sticks has gained 50 pounds since arriving on campus two years ago and this summer he has gained a good 15 pounds. Way to go Ronnie Wright!

6:07	[Comment From Michelle] What goals do you have for the team and individual student-athletes for the upcoming season?

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