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University of Kentucky basketball players Josh Harrellson and Jon Hood, along with other collegiate players, will travel with Sports Reach, to China May 14 through May 31 to compete in eight to nine games against local clubs, including the Bayi Basketball Club, traditionally one of the top teams in China.

In addition to the multiple games, the Sports Reach team will use the platform of sport to connect with the athletes and share their ministry.

Harrellson played in 22 games this past season averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for me and the other athletes I will be traveling with," said Harrellson. "Basketball has afforded more opportunities than I could ever dream of and to be able to share that with others, while traveling the world and learning about other cultures is the chance of a lifetime."

Hood averaged 1.2 ppg in 17 appearances in his freshman campaign.

"Traveling to China is something I never dreamed I'd be able to do," said Hood. "However, Sports Reach has made it possible to not only travel and interact with other athletes, but to minister to others and share with them the wonderful gifts and talents I've been blessed with."

Founded in 1986 by Robby Spear, Sports Reach attempts to go where traditional evangelism has not been effective in reaching the unsaved. For more information on Sports Reach, visit www.sportsreach.org.