The latest basketball roster has been posted on the Official Athletic website:
Note: It doesn't yet include McNeilly or the Jersey numbers of the newcomers.
Link: 2022-23 Pitt BB Roster
Note: It doesn't yet include McNeilly or the Jersey numbers of the newcomers.
Link: 2022-23 Pitt BB Roster
No Name Ht Wt Pos Class
5 N. Santos 6-7 215 F So
11 J. Burton 6-4 200 G Gr
13 A. Fisch 6-6 185 F Sr (Walk-On)
21 N. Jackson 6-0 185 G So (Walk-On)
22 N. Sibande 6-4 185 G RS-Sr
23 J. Hugley IV 6-9 265 F Jr
24 W. Jeffress 6-7 205 F Jr
-- N. Cunmmings 6-0 190 G Gr
-- G. Diaz-Graham 7-0 205 F Fr
-- J. Diaz-Graham 6-11 195 F Fr
-- G. Elliot 6-3 180 G Gr
-- F. Federiko 6-11 220 C So
-- B. Hinson 6-7 255 F Jr
-- C. McNielly 6-4 175 G So
-- -----TBD---- --- --- -- --
This roster, plus the Jason Capel interview leads, IMHO, to my following conclusions--which include some Wild Guesses (WAGs)---
(1) Recruiting is probably over for the coming season--any further recruiting will be for the 2023 class--unless Jawara is still in play--which seems doubtful.
(2) Fede Federiko will be Hugley's primary back-up -- not either twin.
(3) Graham-Diaz twins will primarily sub at the 4 for Hinson (and a definite WAG--perhaps sometimes both together in situations where coaches may want to use a very long-tall zone defense).
(4) Burton will primarily play as a 2 and backup Cummings at the point.
(5) Sibande will primarily play as a 3,
(6) Elliot will be a backup 2 or 3 whenever better 3-ball shooting is needed.
(7) Jeffress and Santos will be back-ups at the 3--especially Santos (WAG) if his confidence and jump shot make a huge improvement.
Bottom Line and questions: Lots of moving parts. Does Jeff Capel finally have a talented and deep enough roster to win consistently? A last WAG--Jim Boeheim would love to have this roster to work with, IMHO. Next November-December should be very interesting for Pitt hoop fans.
5 N. Santos 6-7 215 F So
11 J. Burton 6-4 200 G Gr
13 A. Fisch 6-6 185 F Sr (Walk-On)
21 N. Jackson 6-0 185 G So (Walk-On)
22 N. Sibande 6-4 185 G RS-Sr
23 J. Hugley IV 6-9 265 F Jr
24 W. Jeffress 6-7 205 F Jr
-- N. Cunmmings 6-0 190 G Gr
-- G. Diaz-Graham 7-0 205 F Fr
-- J. Diaz-Graham 6-11 195 F Fr
-- G. Elliot 6-3 180 G Gr
-- F. Federiko 6-11 220 C So
-- B. Hinson 6-7 255 F Jr
-- C. McNielly 6-4 175 G So
-- -----TBD---- --- --- -- --
This roster, plus the Jason Capel interview leads, IMHO, to my following conclusions--which include some Wild Guesses (WAGs)---
(1) Recruiting is probably over for the coming season--any further recruiting will be for the 2023 class--unless Jawara is still in play--which seems doubtful.
(2) Fede Federiko will be Hugley's primary back-up -- not either twin.
(3) Graham-Diaz twins will primarily sub at the 4 for Hinson (and a definite WAG--perhaps sometimes both together in situations where coaches may want to use a very long-tall zone defense).
(4) Burton will primarily play as a 2 and backup Cummings at the point.
(5) Sibande will primarily play as a 3,
(6) Elliot will be a backup 2 or 3 whenever better 3-ball shooting is needed.
(7) Jeffress and Santos will be back-ups at the 3--especially Santos (WAG) if his confidence and jump shot make a huge improvement.
Bottom Line and questions: Lots of moving parts. Does Jeff Capel finally have a talented and deep enough roster to win consistently? A last WAG--Jim Boeheim would love to have this roster to work with, IMHO. Next November-December should be very interesting for Pitt hoop fans.
