The Rutgers men's basketball team won all three games in the opening week of the season, which should have been the case against inferior competition. It wasn't pretty at times, but that is to be expected for a new team looking to establish an identity in head coach Steve Pikiell's second season. Here are five takeaways that stuck out in my mind from the first week of the season.
Issa Rising
It was obvious since his arrival on campus last season that the 6'10" Thiam had a world of potential. However, he was also extremely raw and Issa struggled with the best part of his game during his freshman campaign, long range shooting.