Good discussion about Pitt Basketball recruiting

[pittmeister]

Pitt Panther Talk: Breakdown Commitments of Burton & Oladapo; Chances With Efton Reid

It’s been a big last few days for the Pitt Panther basketball program as they’ve picked up two commitments in Jamarius Burton and Dan Oladapo. Burton comes from Texas Tech and gives Jeff Capel some depth and skill at the guard position while Oladapo brings size and toughness in the paint. While...

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[joeydavid]

Pretty funny how Harry directly addresses the "buffoonery" of people like @gary2 and @Sean Miller Fan .

 

[H2PisIT]

I'm not sure about Mutumbo as a consolation prize

 

[CaptainMurphy]

I'm not sure about Mutumbo as a consolation prize

Yes. He is probably good as the last guy, provided we get a starting level big via recruiting or transfer.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Yes. He is probably good as the last guy, provided we get a starting level big via recruiting or transfer.

They say he is talking most with Georgia State, ETSU, and 1 more mid-major. The thing about these types of low rated lottery tickets is now you might as well wait and offer them when they transfer up in a couple years. Not sure its wise to waste a scholarship on a Peace/Max/Mutombo type unless you honestly feel they can help right away. There will be better centers in the portal every year.

 

[Protes]

Hope they're right about Reid.