Big Ten Media Day was a bit different this year. Not only was it located in Minneapolis this year, the setting for this year’s Big Ten Tournament, but assistant coach Saddi Washington represented the Wolverines while Juwan Howard continued his rehabilitation from a heart procedure last month.
Washington was joined by Olivier Nkamhoua, Nimari Burnett and Jace Howard to discuss a new-look Michigan roster eager to exceed expectations this season. Here are five takeaways from this year’s Big Ten Media Day.