Pitt’s efforts to build on the success of the 2022-23 season will hinge, in large part, on the ability of Jeff Capel and company to fill out the guard positions.
And there are plenty of spots to fill when it comes to the Panthers’ backcourt in the coming season.
Gone from the roster are Nelly Cummings, Jamarius Burton, Greg Elliott and Nike Sibande.
Put another way, Pitt is looking to replace its team leader in assists, its best three-point shooter, its top sixth man and its overall MVP.
That’s no small task, and the transfer market - which brought all four of those players to Pittsburgh - has already provided one replacement in Rhode Island guard Ishmael Leggett. But Pitt’s backcourt in 2023-24 and beyond is going to rely on the contributions of two incoming freshmen.
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And there are plenty of spots to fill when it comes to the Panthers’ backcourt in the coming season.
Gone from the roster are Nelly Cummings, Jamarius Burton, Greg Elliott and Nike Sibande.
Put another way, Pitt is looking to replace its team leader in assists, its best three-point shooter, its top sixth man and its overall MVP.
That’s no small task, and the transfer market - which brought all four of those players to Pittsburgh - has already provided one replacement in Rhode Island guard Ishmael Leggett. But Pitt’s backcourt in 2023-24 and beyond is going to rely on the contributions of two incoming freshmen.
Panther-lair - Carrington and Lowe look forward to big roles as freshmen
Pitt's incoming freshman guards will have big roles to play in 2023-24.
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