Pitt Signs JUCO Post Prospect Fede Federiko

PITTSBURGH – The Pitt Men’s Basketball program added its second player of the week with the signing of 6-11 forward Fede FederikoFriday morning. Federiko earned NJCAA Honorable Mention All-America honors last season as a freshman at Northern Oklahoma and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining at Pitt.

“Fede is a mobile big man with a nice combination of length and athleticism,” said head coach Jeff Capel. “He has the ability to be an outstanding shot blocker and his offensive game continues to evolve. Fede is a high-character post player who is just scratching the surface of his potential. He is a nice compliment on the interior to John [Hugley] and we look forward to aiding his development on and off the court.”

Fereriko averaged 11.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 29 games, while shooting nearly 60 percent from the field last season. He scored in double figures 19 times and posted 10 or more rebounds in a game 12 times, while helping Northern Oklahoma to a 21-8 record and the OCAC Regular Season Championship. He was also named First Team All-Region and Region 2 Freshman of the Year.
Born in Cairo, Egypt and raised in Helsinki, Finland, Federiko originally committed to West Virginia before reopening his recruitment in February. He played his final year of high school at First Love Christian Academy in Washington, Pa., before playing one season of junior college basketball at Northern Oklahoma.
He has also played for Finland National Teams, including in the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship.

Federiko is the second forward to sign with the Panthers this week, joining junior transfer Blake Hinson (Ole Miss/Iowa State). 2022 Honorable Mention All-ACC selection John Hugleyheadlines Pitt’ss frontcourt after averaging 14.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last season. The sophomore forward finished the year with 22 double-figure scoring games, including eight games with 20+ points, and nine double-doubles.

Pitt's backcourt features three 1,000-point scorers in Jamarius Burton (1,003), Nelly Cummings (1,112) and Nike Sibande (1,560). The trio has combined for 3,675 points and 422 three-point field goals in their careers. The Panthers also have athletic, young wingsWilliam Jeffress and Nate Santos and five remaining scholarships available to fill out the 2022-23 roster.

The Pitt staff has been monitoring two prospects from the 2022 class in twin brothers Guillermo and Jorge Diaz. The Diaz brothers spoke to @HoustonWilson about Pitt and more.

Tre Tipton was on The Fan this morning....what a well spoken and inspiring young man.

Well done Mr. Tipton, well done!!!

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Kenny Pickett
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286. Cal Adomitis, LS, Pittsburgh

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I got season tickets for first time post college. Super Pumped!

Section 137

Ready to beat the brakes off of WVU on Sept 1.

surprsied no thread on this by now.

anyway, great coach. a loss fo r college BB. i still reserve the right to hate him and that wretched school.

i didn't see a formal announcement but his long time assistant is supposedly taking over. seems really odd to me but i suppose they like continuity.

is he going to the NBA? gotta say, i kind of respect a mult-millionaire retiring at 60 to sit on the beach, if that's what he's going to do.

Ok so he isn’t “technically” on staff but he attended at least 5-6 spring practices, gives feedback to players between plays and attended several team meetings. I’m sure he’s also meeting and greeting recruits.

I know he’s a Steelers legend, but seems a bit much for a dude who isn’t even on the staff. Is there a line or does NCAA not care anymore?

When Fede Federiko decided to decommit from West Virginia this spring, it didn’t take long for the junior-college center’s phone to ring.

One of the first calls he got was from Pitt, and on Thursday, that quick phone call paid off when Federiko announced his commitment to the Panthers.

Pitt has offered this 2023 wing from Miami. He attends the Patrick School in New Jersey. Pitt coaching staff has watched him a few times in the last 10 days or whatever.

Offers: Kansas State, Penn State, UConn

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AMAZING interviews with Chris Bickell and Pat Bostick today. I know you guys are on here, so wanted to say I loved it. I am FIRED UP!

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a) are miserable and don't have a sense of humor.
or
b) too young and don't get the reference.

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