I don’t think this is right. It was one of Thiero’s Kentucky teammates who said, “Adou Thiero, announcing his commitment to Pitt,” or something similar. But the context was clear that the teammate was just giving him a hard time and was messing around.
Got it…..I just thought Thiero would be at the 3 and Austin at the 4.
I have no idea the dollar amounts these players are getting , but I don’t think retaining Austin would break the bank .
Maybe--just because of total roster numbers. However, I see Thiero more as 3/2 (i.e., more of a finesse player) and Austin as more of a 4-type with a more physical style of play,--so I don't see them competing for the same position.
The coaches knew Austin was staying a month ago so that doesn't have anything to do with Thiero's decision. H2P
Bottom line PITT will find a place for him and be a starter whether it is a 3 or 4. Put Austin or GDG at the 4. Could also play 3 guards. Make it work.
It really is disgusting. Does anyone have a fancy abacus that can determine when the extra flu year nonsense finally ends? I hope the 2024-25 season is finally it until they inevitably start allowing them to play college sports indefinitely.
Any player whose first year in college was 2021-22 or later is no longer eligible for the covid year.
Wouldnt have worked, the covid year allows you to replay your 2020 season. If you redshirted in 2020, you get a 2nd redshirt. If you played you get another season of play. This was a discussion b/c of nate matlack the de for the football team. He only has 1 year left b/c he redshirted during the covid year
Not sure it really matters where he plays. If he comes here, he will get opportunities to do whatever he wants.
As an aside...They always seem to use that audio track in shows and movies regarding a hospital..."Dr. Davis...telephone please" is on "Operation Mindcrime" by Queensryche as well as near the beginning of this song
That's not accurate at all. He would be there already. PITT can't outbid UNC. Money is going to be a huge factor but PITT can't compete.
Pitt couldn’t compete with UNC before NIL and certainly not now with “ legalized “ payments to players .
No kidding, I said that above. If it was solely based on NIL it would be over and PITT would have no chance. The other 4 finalists would blow them out of the water NIL offer wise.
No doubt especially when NIL/money is involved. But PITT has a chance. And no shame in losing a recruiting battle to them just sucks to come this far and be involved late
