Justice Kithcart- Steal of the Century

[steel_curtain]

Last 6 games

22 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals
38 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals
30 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
29 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, MVP
24 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, HSO All Tourney
29 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 6-7 from 3 point range

Absolutely killing it vs Elite Competition. Finally, FINALLY, what looks like a Superstar Guard. Finally. Up yours Heron.

 

[jimsavio]

He looks good so far this year. Heron has been good for Auburn though. We missed out on him. Rowan, no big loss.

 

[steel_curtain]

He looks good so far this year. Heron has been good for Auburn though. We missed out on him. Rowan, no big loss.

NBAdraft.net- Kithcart is the most underrated player in the entire country

 

[Pittx9]

Wilson and Kithcart in the same backcourt will be deadly. That's 2 potential star guards in the making. Maybe the move to the ACC combined with Pitt becoming a more up tempo team will make Dixon start looking at kids like this more instead of lower guys that fit his system?

 

[steel_curtain]

Wilson and Kithcart in the same backcourt will be deadly. That's 2 potential star guards in the making. Maybe the move to the ACC combined with Pitt becoming a more up tempo team will make Dixon start looking at kids like this more instead of lower guys that fit his system?

The most exciting part. Its not only is this kid Lethal on offense. Every report I read is he is a friggin pest on defense. Kris Dunn clone?

 

[KiwiJeff]

Last 6 games

22 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals
38 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals
30 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
29 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, MVP
24 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, HSO All Tourney
29 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 6-7 from 3 point range

Absolutely killing it vs Elite Competition. Finally, FINALLY, what looks like a Superstar Guard. Finally. Up yours Heron.

How's his FT%. I kid, I kid. My wife asked me yesterday, "what ever happened to Omar Calhoun?", who is another guy we "missed on". He has had an absolutely miserable career at UConn. Don't know if he has been hurt or just stinks, but he has done nothing.

Mostella, another guy, has times where he scores, but he turns it over a ton and from what I've read, plays terrible defense, but he is only a soph, so still time for the light to go on.

 

[Piranha]

The most exciting part. Its not only is this kid Lethal on offense. Every report I read is he is a friggin pest on defense. Kris Dunn clone?

Dunn is about 2 inches taller and thicker, but I love what I am hearing and seeing from Kithcart.

 

[steel_curtain]

How's his FT%. I kid, I kid. My wife asked me yesterday, "what ever happened to Omar Calhoun?", who is another guy we "missed on". He has had an absolutely miserable career at UConn. Don't know if he has been hurt or just stinks, but he has done nothing.

Mostella, another guy, has times where he scores, but he turns it over a ton and from what I've read, plays terrible defense, but he is only a soph, so still time for the light to go on.

I dont have the exact stats for every game. But it looks like around 80% or so.

 

[Pittx9]

This really would fit the exact definition of the steal of the century if he plays up to his potential. Many on this board were not even all that excited when they first heard his name.

 

[KiwiJeff]

I dont have the exact stats for every game. But it looks like around 80% or so.

I was only kidding, but thanks.

 

[steel_curtain]

This really would fit the exact definition of the steal of the century if he plays up to his potential. Many on this board were not even all that excited when they first heard his name.

Manigault has been getting some pretty decent love too from rivals, scout, and other networks in the last few weeks from the writeups, he just was all tournament too. His scoring and rebound numbers against a loaded schedule looks really good.

But Kithcart's number and play,

 

[Piranha]

I don't care what they are rated right now. They are clearly Top 100 players.

 

[Jeffburgh]

This really would fit the exact definition of the steal of the century if he plays up to his potential. Many on this board were not even all that excited when they first heard his name.

I absolutely was underwhelmed when Matt put him on our radar last July. I spent time digging around and reading up on him and watched more video of him and he grew on pretty well. I had a feeling by the time the dust had settled and he committed that he could be better than I intitially gave him credit for. Now, I also get the sense that he might be a pretty signicant hidden gem - JD getting back to his days of having a really good eye and getting guys that other people haven't really gotten on top of.

 

[SoufOaklin4Life]

Dixon has thankfully returned to his roots on the recruiting trail.

 

[steel_curtain]

I don't care what they are rated right now. They are clearly Top 100 players.

Would be surprised if both dont finish in the Top 50 or much higher. I have not been this excited for a recruiting class in a long time.

 

[steel_curtain]

I absolutely was underwhelmed when Matt put him on our radar last July. I spent time digging around and reading up on him and watched more video of him and he grew on pretty well. I had a feeling by the time the dust had settled and he committed that he could be better than I intitially gave him credit for. Now, I also get the sense that he might be a pretty signicant hidden gem - JD getting back to his days of having a really good eye and getting guys that other people haven't really gotten on top of.

Kithcart led the 2016 Team Loaded VA last summer to an Adidas Super 64 championship and he was awarded MVP. The 2015 PBT Super 64 National Championship tournament is being requested from the NCAA to be a certified NCAA tournament for college coaches and scouts to attend. The light went on last summer. And its really bright now.

 

[King Of All Message Boards]

Dixon has thankfully returned to his roots on the recruiting trail.

^^^ nailed it ^^^

I read on Steingrink's timeline a while back that was exactly what Dixon was going to do. Go get the players he likes and get back to what took them where they were (and go ahead and insert snarky comments here).

 

[SoufOaklin4Life]

^^^ nailed it ^^^

I read on Steingrink's timeline a while back that was exactly what Dixon was going to do. Go get the players he likes and get back to what took them where they were (and go ahead and insert snarky comments here).

Give me a team of tough competitors, who are coachable...
And I will like our chances.

 

[Zaratoughda]

This is interesting. Big jump from HS to the ACC but... sounds like he has the potential to be in the regular rotation come next year.

LOL... if we had Kithcart and Milligan out there at the same time... might be one of the quickest combos in the country.. and I have never see that with a Pitt team.

If Wilson, Kithcart and Milligan were our three guards... which one would be starting at SG? Dixon has played Milligan at SG and played Wilson a fair amount at SG in the game against BC. So, guess we will just have to see.

 

[steel_curtain]

This is interesting. Big jump from HS to the ACC but... sounds like he has the potential to be in the regular rotation come next year.

LOL... if we had Kithcart and Milligan out there at the same time... might be one of the quickest combos in the country.. and I have never see that with a Pitt team.

If Wilson, Kithcart and Milligan were our three guards... which one would be starting at SG? Dixon has played Milligan at SG and played Wilson a fair amount at SG in the game against BC. So, guess we will just have to see.

Kithcart at Point. I really like Damon Wilson, but Kithcart just creates offense. Wilson at 2. Kithcart looks like the best incoming Point since Fields.

 

[steel_curtain]

Kithcart at Point. I really like Damon Wilson, but Kithcart just creates offense. Wilson at 2. Kithcart looks like the best incoming Point since Fields.

In fact, I think we start 2 freshmen next year.

PG-Kithcart
SG-Wilson
SF-Artis
PF-Young
C-Manigualt

I like that lineup a ton. Size, Speed, Athletic ability, shooting firepower. We'll be better next year.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

Jamie does have a good eye for talent even he can’t get all the top players

 

[billyberoux]

In fact, I think we start 2 freshmen next year.

PG-Kithcart
SG-Wilson
SF-Artis
PF-Young
C-Manigualt

I like that lineup a ton. Size, Speed, Athletic ability, shooting firepower. We'll be better next year.

Manigault will be a 4, Nix - barring injury will start at center. I would think Luther and Young would spell him the most, partly because Manigault still needs some work on his body to play C.

 

[FireballZ]

He looks good so far this year. Heron has been good for Auburn though. We missed out on him. Rowan, no big loss.

Heron isn't at Auburn until next year.

 

[steel_curtain]

Manigault will be a 4, Nix - barring injury will start at center. I would think Luther and Young would spell him the most, partly because Manigault still needs some work on his body to play C.

I dont think so. He's 6'8 240lb, and has dominated the paint against Elite Big Men this season.

 

[billyberoux]

Michael Young is 6'9 with an impressive body. How happy were we with him being the primary 5 last year? Manigault will NOT be the starting center.

 

[SoufOaklin4Life]

Michael Young is 6'9 with an impressive body. How happy were we with him being the primary 5 last year? Manigault will NOT be the starting center.

Pretty satisfied.

 

[steel_curtain]

Michael Young is 6'9 with an impressive body. How happy were we with him being the primary 5 last year? Manigault will NOT be the starting center.

Manigault is an elite rebounder. Way better than Young rebounding with his body. Why would you pull that type of player away from the basket, a player that controls the paint. That's like putting Blair at PF.

 

[PittMan 72]

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[LeftCoastPanther]

Heron is still in high school.

 

[DC_Area_Panther]

I dont think so. He's 6'8 240lb, and has dominated the paint against Elite Big Men this season.

Are we sure Manigault is still only 6-8. I read somewhere he is 6-9 245 and still growing.

 

[DC_Area_Panther]

Are we sure Manigault is still only 6-8. I read somewhere he is 6-9 245 and still growing.

Also, I think Mike Young looks like a short 6-9 (maybe 6-8 1/2 in shoes); but maybe I am mistaken.

 

[Ski11585]

Dixon has thankfully returned to his roots on the recruiting trail.

Yes. Yes absolutely 100%.

 

[Piranha]

Young is about 6-8, and our team is much more effective when Maia at the 5 is paired up with him.

 

[Zaratoughda]

From his initial stat listings I thought Manigault would not be big enough to play C either but.... watching him on tape a bit it was my conclusion that... he is a C. Is more strong than athletic. Also, he seems to have grown since having originally committed. IMO he will be fine at C.

BUT... I would not count on him starting and he might not be ready for regular rotation minutes come next year. People see players play real good in HS but then they get to college and it is a huge jump and most of them are not ready for it as freshman.

So, if Nix is not ready to start come next year... we got a problem.

 

[billyberoux]

Pretty satisfied.

Hmmm, and yet he's not playing there this year. What's that tell you?

 

[SoufOaklin4Life]

Hmmm, and yet he's not playing there this year. What's that tell you?

Tells me we can play a bit bigger with another 6,9" guy at center and shifting Mike and Jamel up.
Note, Maia is 6'9" as is Alonzo.

Blair was a less than 6'7" all American center.

How you play is more important than your size.

 

[R-M-U-h-o-o-p-s-f-a-n]

Also, I think Mike Young looks like a short 6-9 (maybe 6-8 1/2 in shoes); but maybe I am mistaken.

That half an inch really does it.... lol

 

[R-M-U-h-o-o-p-s-f-a-n]

From his initial stat listings I thought Manigault would not be big enough to play C either but.... watching him on tape a bit it was my conclusion that... he is a C. Is more strong than athletic. Also, he seems to have grown since having originally committed. IMO he will be fine at C.

BUT... I would not count on him starting and he might not be ready for regular rotation minutes come next year. People see players play real good in HS but then they get to college and it is a huge jump and most of them are not ready for it as freshman.

So, if Nix is not ready to start come next year... we got a problem.

Hopefully Nix can (at minimum) give this team about 10-20 min a game next year... His size and hight would be nice to half against the "biggest" big men out there (like Florida State's bigs i.e.)

Go Pitt

 

[billyberoux]

How you play is more important than your size.[/QUOTE]

No doubt. And if Young's play was satisfying at center, they wouldn't have brought in 2 players to ensure he doesn't play there this year.