Northwestern basketball players share insights at Big Ten Media Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
At the Big Ten Men's Basketball Media Day in Rosemont, Northwestern's Angelo Ciaravino discussed stepping into a leadership role and the team's upcoming challenges. Ciaravino emphasized focusing on physicality and shared perspectives with new teammates regarding past experiences. Sophomore Jake West highlighted the enthusiasm of incoming transfers and his personal growth, noting the importance of team culture and manager engagement in developing a strong program. The team is eager to compete after a rigorous offseason and preseason.
- •Ciaravino steps into a leadership role for Northwestern.
- •Team focuses on integrating new players and sharing past experiences.
- •West expresses confidence and excitement for the upcoming season.
- •Ciaravino emphasizes the need for players to step up offensively.
- •Managers and coaches are integral in establishing team culture.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Notes from Big Ten MBB Media Day
"How the faces of Big Ten basketball feel about their teams, the transfer portal and more.
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