The Rutgers men's basketball program held its annual media day on Wednesday afternoon and I was fortunate to be there. Head coach Steve Pikiell seemed pleased with the team he has assembled, the improved competition and culture that exists entering his second season on the banks.
"I'm very excited about the addition of our newcomers, but I'm most excited that all of our veterans have come back focused and better," Pikiell said. "Experience is always one of the greatest traits you can have. We have veterans who have been through some wars that can help us."
I asked coach about the importance of having returning captains back in Mike Williams and Deshawn Freeman.