Hiring a new coach is just one of Pitt's problems. They have seven freshmen and two rarely used sophomores returning, plus St Johns transfer Malik Ellison (who must be wondering why he thought coming to Pitt was such a great idea), and Jared Wilson-Frame (who is actually a decent player). They signed one 3* guy in the Fall, so unless someone transfers out there is only one spot left. The new coach is going to be bound to this roster for the first year, at least. Maybe he should get a bonus for every ACC game Pitt wins the next two seasons.
I don’t think this cupboard is bare. Parker Stewart just set a Pitt freshman record with 71 triples his first season while shooting 43% in conference.
Marcus Carr can play (not sure if he is related to Donnie, Cory or Chris) I just think he needs confidence. I think he has a bright future.
JWF isn’t my favorite player but came on towards the end of the season.
The problem here is front court talent and depth. They have zero. Chukwuku was a little used big man at a CC before this year, Stevenson, a freshman, is really a 2 guard that ended up playing the 3-4. I’m not sold on Terrell Brown but some have said during Pitt games they think he has decent upside.
Ryan Luther will return next year (at least according to what I have read) with those three sophomores (Stewart, Carr, Stevenson) Pitt really isn’t that far away from being competitive. Not necessarily winning but I think they may at least score 70 points in a game after the second week of December unlike this year.
But ya never know, those kids all might leave. If that happens PEC is going to be a very empty place. I guess my point here is, I dont think Pitt is that far away but at the same time Pitt could still be worse next year....
