This year it was obvious early on that Pitt didn't have enough good players to excell. Losing the Johnsons really hurt and if the rumors that DJohnson is the best player in practice that makes three good players returning for next season. You don't need five great players a few will do if you have the right mix of stars ,role players and bench. I don't want to ignor whatever is left of this season ,but other than more structured practice it's really over. Let's look at next years roster
5- Young and Nix: the real hope is that Nix can come in and give them 20 quality minutes letting Young move to the 4 were he can excel because he's one the players who needs to excel for Pitt to improve
4- Artis and Young: strongest postion on team with this seasons two best players. If both improve could be exciting . I'd like to see Nix ,Young and. Artis on the court at the same time with Artis at the 3. Work your butt off Mr Nix
3- DJ ,Artis and CJ: a lot of offense here and once again depends upon minutes Nixs can give them as to where Artis can play. CJ needs to recover from surgury and get stronger to play the 3
2- DJ,CJ and Wilson: once again depends on Nixs minutes allowing DJ to play the 2, CJ is a question mark until healthy as is Wilson until he shows what he can do
1- JRob ,Newkirk : JRob only real choice here with addition of DJ he'll be better more options and defense will have to respect DJs offense opening things up more for JRob. And co.
Luther needs to red shirt put on muscle and be an option at the 4/5 down the road
Pitts three best players need Nix to come in and play so they can play their best postions 4 Young 3 Artis 2 DJ . This lineup would make JRob better and Pitt a pretty good team.
Pitt will be better next year the sophomores will improve, the return of the Johnson's is big, the court will open up for JRob ,but Nix coming in and being able to play 20 minutes is my key for next season.
Ps a fifth year 5 would be ok also
5- Young and Nix: the real hope is that Nix can come in and give them 20 quality minutes letting Young move to the 4 were he can excel because he's one the players who needs to excel for Pitt to improve
4- Artis and Young: strongest postion on team with this seasons two best players. If both improve could be exciting . I'd like to see Nix ,Young and. Artis on the court at the same time with Artis at the 3. Work your butt off Mr Nix
3- DJ ,Artis and CJ: a lot of offense here and once again depends upon minutes Nixs can give them as to where Artis can play. CJ needs to recover from surgury and get stronger to play the 3
2- DJ,CJ and Wilson: once again depends on Nixs minutes allowing DJ to play the 2, CJ is a question mark until healthy as is Wilson until he shows what he can do
1- JRob ,Newkirk : JRob only real choice here with addition of DJ he'll be better more options and defense will have to respect DJs offense opening things up more for JRob. And co.
Luther needs to red shirt put on muscle and be an option at the 4/5 down the road
Pitts three best players need Nix to come in and play so they can play their best postions 4 Young 3 Artis 2 DJ . This lineup would make JRob better and Pitt a pretty good team.
Pitt will be better next year the sophomores will improve, the return of the Johnson's is big, the court will open up for JRob ,but Nix coming in and being able to play 20 minutes is my key for next season.
Ps a fifth year 5 would be ok also
