May 22, 2011

LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky senior Eloy Vargas, along with several other collegiate basketball players, is traveling with Reach USA on a nine-game cultural exchange tour throughout China. This is a recount of his most recent game.

After grabbing eight rebounds and going scoreless in a 77-77 tie with the Lithuanian club team, Vargas bounced back with a 10-point, 12-rebound effort en route to a 79-72 win. It was Vargas’ second double-double in four games. He also added three blocked shots.

He is averaging 8.5 points and 8.8 rebounds in four games for Reach USA.