University of Dallas basketball trip to London in jeopardy

Travel company bankruptcy threatens team's overseas plans

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:06am

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The University of Dallas men's and women's basketball teams are facing uncertainty over their planned trip to London this summer after the bankruptcy of the travel company organizing the tour. The teams had been looking forward to the international experience, but now must scramble to raise funds to save the trip.

Why it matters

The London trip was an exciting opportunity for the University of Dallas basketball programs to compete against international competition and expose the players to a new culture. The loss of this trip would be a major disappointment for the student-athletes and a setback for the teams' development.

The details

The University of Dallas had booked the London basketball tour through a travel company that has since filed for bankruptcy, leaving the school's plans in limbo. The teams had been scheduled to play several exhibition games against local clubs and attend cultural activities during their 10-day stay. Now the university must determine if it can afford to move forward with the trip on its own or if the plans will have to be canceled.

  • The University of Dallas basketball teams were scheduled to travel to London this summer.
  • The travel company organizing the trip filed for bankruptcy in April 2026.

The players

University of Dallas

A private Catholic university located in Irving, Texas, with men's and women's basketball programs.

University of Dallas basketball teams

The men's and women's basketball teams at the University of Dallas that were planning to travel to London.

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What they’re saying

“We were really looking forward to this trip and the opportunity it would provide our student-athletes. Now we're in a difficult position trying to figure out how to make it happen.”

— Kathy Delaney-Smith, University of Dallas Athletic Director

What’s next

The University of Dallas is exploring options to salvage the London trip, including fundraising efforts to cover the costs previously handled by the bankrupt travel company.

The takeaway

The bankruptcy of the travel company organizing the University of Dallas basketball team's London trip is a disappointing setback, but the school is determined to find a way to provide its student-athletes with the valuable international experience if possible.