The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) China Council and the Milwaukee Bucks today announced that the professional Chinese Basketball Association’s Beijing Ducks will play a free exhibition game at the University of Wisconsin Field House during the team’s 12-day trip to Wisconsin. The Ducks will take on Madison-area college stars and aspiring professionals – coached by University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan – at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.
The exhibition game is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
“The Beijing Ducks’ visit to Wisconsin marks the first time a professional Chinese basketball team has come to the United States, and we are excited and honored that they will be using the University of Wisconsin’s facilities during their trip,” UW assistant coach Greg Gard said. “This should be a fun game for both the players and the spectators. We hope many people will come out and take advantage of this great opportunity to see top-level basketball at no cost.”