"Preparation is always the key to success, so we started planning for the 2014-15 season in September 2013," Miami coach Jim Larrañaga said in a statement released by the school. "With just four veterans returning from this year's team and eight new players joining our roster, we felt it was very important to give them some playing experience together. The trip to Spain is an ideal opportunity for our players to grow physically, mentally and educationally together as a team. With 10 days of practice and four very competitive games, we should be able to give our players enough experience that it will benefit us during the season. Spain is a tremendous country and I know our players and fans will enjoy a great trip."