Overall rank: # 4Conference rating: # 1, the big East Conference2009-10: 25-9, 13-5 postseason 2009-10: NCAA coach: Jamie Dixon (188-54 in Pittsburgh, 188-54) Pittsburgh keeps winning games, but glitches in the NCAA tournament. It was a story for the Panthers for too long. This year, however, may differ. There's little doubt that the Panthers are one of the most beloved in the big East after the return of just about every impact player except Jermaine Dixon, but how they will be ready in March always matter.Lost keys:(G) Chase Adams, G Jermaine Dixon key newbies: that can be the difference maker come March – depth. Isaiah EPS is tough, pass first point guard who should be forced to act as a freshman. It is a good fit in the system and should be more than capable of filling in ten minutes per game. Shooting guard, Cameron Wright will be in the same situation on the spot two guards. Add a little more j.j. Moore size and depth on the wing and can be surprisingly player this year if he continues to improve as it is the latter. Frontcourt adds Nwankwo Aron redshirt freshman Talib walk and Zanna, who still needs some work before it is ready to make.Backcourt:Travon Woodall started 11 games as a freshman and did a splendid job running the point. Without this Woodall's teammate Dixon. After dishing out 3.2 assists per game and only count 1.7 speed Woodall steadfastly to point guard who can find scorers on the floor. Woodall isn't much of a scorer, but he will be asked to do a little more about what this time around. Woodall has many experienced help in the backcourt with return Ashton Gibbs and Brad Wanamaker. Gibbs had a breakout season as a sophomore and gave Pitt 15.7 points per game. He is a prolific outside shooter, but would also use his speed of attack the basket and finish the above the rim. Wanamaker is one of the most intriguing players in the big East. It's not a great shooter, but senior 6-4 can hit a long ball on occasion. Most of his 12.3 points per game last year came around the basket. However, it is not his scoring that makes Wanamaker so valuable. At the top of his scoring Wanamaker led 4.7 helps in the contest and finished second with 5.7 rebounds. Lamar Patterson was capable of wing benches during his freshman campaign until he injured his ankle. Now healthy, he will have a team with other freshmen give most depth. Frontcourt:Frontcourt gets starters Nasir Robinson and Gary McGhee. Robinson, 6-5 junior, rarely will put up big numbers, but it is a great rebounder and capable scorer who can hit the mid range jumpers. McGee is a really big man at 6-10 and 250 pounds. Senior became a worthy Interior scorer and very good rebounder and shot blocker. Dante Taylor was unable to meet the expectations of how the freshman, but it's full potential and should be fine player benches or even as a beginner Robinson. J.j. Richardson only other experienced big man in the registry, but it can also be built from his first season in which he rarely sees the word.Who watch: Gilbert Brown is one of the best sixth man in the country. 6-6 Senior is an excellent small forward, which has the size to fill four spot if necessary. However, his ability to hit a long ball and its relative ineffectiveness of glass, it fits better on 3rd place. Regardless of where he plays for Brown is an excellent scorer off the bench, who was third on the team in scoring last year with 10.7 points per game. Final forecast: again this Pitt team that does not lack in talent. All the pieces are there for the final four teams. The only thing to stop them by yourself. After you perform well through hard Big East Conference, it seems like the Panthers will be ready for anything in the NCAA tournament, but which has not happened and Pittsburgh needs to put that stigma behind and finally make a deep run in March.Predictions post season tournament:NCAA forecast starting five: Travon Woodall, Sharp Guard, 5.0 ppgAshton Gibbs, junior guard 15.7 ppgBrad Wanamaker, senior guard 12.3 ppgNasir Robinson, Jr., 6 6 ppgGary McGhee, Senior Center, 6.9 PPG
Saturday, December 4, 2010
# 4 Pittsburgh: 2010-11 Basketball Preview
Overall rank: # 4Conference rating: # 1, the big East Conference2009-10: 25-9, 13-5 postseason 2009-10: NCAA coach: Jamie Dixon (188-54 in Pittsburgh, 188-54) Pittsburgh keeps winning games, but glitches in the NCAA tournament. It was a story for the Panthers for too long. This year, however, may differ. There's little doubt that the Panthers are one of the most beloved in the big East after the return of just about every impact player except Jermaine Dixon, but how they will be ready in March always matter.Lost keys:(G) Chase Adams, G Jermaine Dixon key newbies: that can be the difference maker come March – depth. Isaiah EPS is tough, pass first point guard who should be forced to act as a freshman. It is a good fit in the system and should be more than capable of filling in ten minutes per game. Shooting guard, Cameron Wright will be in the same situation on the spot two guards. Add a little more j.j. Moore size and depth on the wing and can be surprisingly player this year if he continues to improve as it is the latter. Frontcourt adds Nwankwo Aron redshirt freshman Talib walk and Zanna, who still needs some work before it is ready to make.Backcourt:Travon Woodall started 11 games as a freshman and did a splendid job running the point. Without this Woodall's teammate Dixon. After dishing out 3.2 assists per game and only count 1.7 speed Woodall steadfastly to point guard who can find scorers on the floor. Woodall isn't much of a scorer, but he will be asked to do a little more about what this time around. Woodall has many experienced help in the backcourt with return Ashton Gibbs and Brad Wanamaker. Gibbs had a breakout season as a sophomore and gave Pitt 15.7 points per game. He is a prolific outside shooter, but would also use his speed of attack the basket and finish the above the rim. Wanamaker is one of the most intriguing players in the big East. It's not a great shooter, but senior 6-4 can hit a long ball on occasion. Most of his 12.3 points per game last year came around the basket. However, it is not his scoring that makes Wanamaker so valuable. At the top of his scoring Wanamaker led 4.7 helps in the contest and finished second with 5.7 rebounds. Lamar Patterson was capable of wing benches during his freshman campaign until he injured his ankle. Now healthy, he will have a team with other freshmen give most depth. Frontcourt:Frontcourt gets starters Nasir Robinson and Gary McGhee. Robinson, 6-5 junior, rarely will put up big numbers, but it is a great rebounder and capable scorer who can hit the mid range jumpers. McGee is a really big man at 6-10 and 250 pounds. Senior became a worthy Interior scorer and very good rebounder and shot blocker. Dante Taylor was unable to meet the expectations of how the freshman, but it's full potential and should be fine player benches or even as a beginner Robinson. J.j. Richardson only other experienced big man in the registry, but it can also be built from his first season in which he rarely sees the word.Who watch: Gilbert Brown is one of the best sixth man in the country. 6-6 Senior is an excellent small forward, which has the size to fill four spot if necessary. However, his ability to hit a long ball and its relative ineffectiveness of glass, it fits better on 3rd place. Regardless of where he plays for Brown is an excellent scorer off the bench, who was third on the team in scoring last year with 10.7 points per game. Final forecast: again this Pitt team that does not lack in talent. All the pieces are there for the final four teams. The only thing to stop them by yourself. After you perform well through hard Big East Conference, it seems like the Panthers will be ready for anything in the NCAA tournament, but which has not happened and Pittsburgh needs to put that stigma behind and finally make a deep run in March.Predictions post season tournament:NCAA forecast starting five: Travon Woodall, Sharp Guard, 5.0 ppgAshton Gibbs, junior guard 15.7 ppgBrad Wanamaker, senior guard 12.3 ppgNasir Robinson, Jr., 6 6 ppgGary McGhee, Senior Center, 6.9 PPG
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