If I could fill the open 6 (at this point)

[gary2]

With any of the transfers we contacted:

P.Spraks. 6-9. Ball State
J.Gainey. 6-9. Brown
H.Brown. 6-5 Citadel
J.Roche. 6-5. Citadel
B.Freeman 6-2. GW

J.Bridges. 6-8. WVU

 

[PittMan 72]

With any of the transfers we contacted:

P.Spraks. 6-9. Ball State
J.Gainey. 6-9. Brown
H.Brown. 6-5 Citadel
J.Roche. 6-5. Citadel
B.Freeman 6-2. GW

J.Bridges. 6-8. WVU

Interesting list. I don't know enough about Freeman. Is he a ball-handling, pass first PG? Or a combo? Or strictly a 2?

Because Pitt - along with deep shooters - REALLY needs a guy who checks all of the boxes as a lead G who can handle the ball, control tempo and set up/orchestrate an offense.

 

[Chairman Moe]

I haven't watched any of these six play. Obviously the two players from The Citadel came here so those of you who attended the game would have a first-hand observation of their potential talents.

@gary2, which of the six do you think would be MOST likely to consider Pitt and be here next year?

Thanks for sharing these names; it's almost becoming a more realistic approach for us fans to consider portal transfer names than actual HS recruits.

 

[gary2]

I haven't watched any of these six play. Obviously the two players from The Citadel came here so those of you who attended the game would have a first-hand observation of their potential talents.

@gary2, which of the six do you think would be MOST likely to consider Pitt and be here next year?

Thanks for sharing these names; it's almost becoming a more realistic approach for us fans to consider portal transfer names than actual HS recruits.

Freeman.His college coach played while Milan Brown coached ar St.Mary’s. We may have an in there.

 

[gary2]

Interesting list. I don't know enough about Freeman. Is he a ball-handling, pass first PG? Or a combo? Or strictly a 2?

Because Pitt - along with deep shooters - REALLY needs a guy who checks all of the boxes as a lead G who can handle the ball, control tempo and set up/orchestrate an offense.

I watched a little of GW versus UMass. probably not a good choice.

GW always did throw the inbounds pass to Freeman. They played fast. Saw him make a few good passes and hit some shots. Looked a little combo that game anyway.

 

[Chairman Moe]

Just took a look at Freeman's freshman year @ GW. A few things to like - statistics wise - his assist to TO ratio and 3-pt shooting. A positive is his being named to the all conference rookie team; negative is coming from a losing team whose efforts somewhat mirror Pitt's

 

[PittMan 72]

I watched a little of GW versus UMass. probably not a good choice.

GW always did throw the inbounds pass to Freeman. They played fast. Saw him make a few good passes and hit some shots. Looked a little combo that game anyway.

Wondered about that because Pitt is evidently also involved with Nelly Cummings. And there could be other PG candidates.

JMO, but Pitt needs a PG with a REAL tight handle. A guy who can dribble penetrate, has good vision and decision making abilities and can make a play - shot or pass - in traffic with very few turnovers. Then control tempo: when to run; when to slow it up. Pitt lacked all of that this past season. Just no on court leadership. Primary ball handlers very turnover prone.

 

[gary2]

With any of the transfers we contacted:

P.Spraks. 6-9. Ball State
J.Gainey. 6-9. Brown
H.Brown. 6-5 Citadel
J.Roche. 6-5. Citadel
B.Freeman 6-2. GW

J.Bridges. 6-8. WVU

My second 6:

N.Quinn. 7-0. Lafayette
T.Funk. 6-8. St.Joes
P.Alston. 6-6 Cal (PA)
L.Brewer. 6-5 ETSU
J.Hill. 6-0. Longwood

M.Hammond. 6-3. Niagra