Rutgers Basketball Media Day + Latest from the practice court: TKR Live
The Knight Report Podcast is back, as Richie O’Leary, Mike Broadbent, Alec Crouthamel, and Craig Epstein break down everything they saw at Rutgers basketball’s media day and practice yesterday.
They start with high level thoughts about the team, which players stood out most, they build a starting five, and discuss everything Steve Pikiell and his players had to say in their media availability afterwards.
Timestamps from today’s Rutgers Podcast
- 00:00 Introduction to Rutgers Basketball Media Day
- 01:29 Initial Impressions of the Team
- 03:12 Offensive Concerns and Defensive Strengths
- 07:42 Identifying Standout Players
- 12:51 Building the Starting Five
- 19:12 Evaluating Individual Players
- 22:07 Freshman Insights and Development
- 28:07 Cultural Differences in Basketball Training
- 31:18 Player Insights and Language Skills
- 32:31 Eligibility Concerns and Press Conference Highlights
- 34:18 Coaching Changes and Team Management
- 39:32 Team Chemistry and Roster Dynamics
- 44:10 Player Interviews and Personal Stories
- 51:13 Skepticism and Future Outlook for Rutgers Basketball
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