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Five takeaways from Big Ten Media Day 2017

John Beilein, Moritz Wagner, Duncan Robinson and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman made the trek to New York City for Big Ten Media Day. Here’s what you need to know.

NEW YORK — In six months, the Michigan basketball team will defend its 2017 Big Ten Tournament Championship in Madison Square Garden.

On Thursday, however, Mortiz Wagner. Duncan Robinson and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman represented the Wolverines at the microphone, as the World’s Most Famous Arena played host to the conference’s annual media day.

The takeaways

  1. Big Ten changes future schedules for the better
  2. High expectations for Wagner
  3. Starting point guard spot still up for grabs
  4. Tough Sledding Ahead
  5. Front court depth improving

Five Takeaways

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