Saturday, December 6, 2014

Game 8: Pitt 76 Duquesne 62

Another year, another win in the City Game for Pitt.  Duquesne came into the game leading the nation in 3-point shooting.  Pitt gave them a ton of open looks early.  Thankfully, Duquesne couldn't make anything.

Here are some quick grades:

James Robinson - He had a career high 23 points, mainly by getting to the line (8-10) and hitting three three-pointers.  He supplemented the scoring with 5 assists and 3 steals.  Robinson played 38 minutes.  He can't keep that up all season.

Grade:  A

Derrick Randall - He committed a foul early and Uchebo's surprising play (more on him later) kept him on the bench the rest of the way.

Grade: D

Jamel Artis - He played aggressively, finishing just shy of a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds.  He got tangled with a Duquesne player near mid-court and seemed to be in pain, but he brushed it off.

Grade: A-

Michael Young - He was 0-3 from the field and was a complete non-factor.  Pitt can afford this type of performance from Young against Duquesne, but they need him to be a force in the ACC.  He's far and away their most talented post player.  He has to stay out of foul trouble (he had 4).

Grade: C-

Chris Jones - I never know what to think of him.  He's the type of player who makes one shot, then thinks he can't miss.  However, he may be the only player Pitt has who is capable of making a mid-range jump shot.  With Duquesne mounting a comeback, Jones hit two jumpers to put Pitt back ahead comfortably. He finished with 12.

Grade: A

Joseph Uchebo - Apparently, Uchebo dominated this year's summer league.  Duquesne plays in the summer league.  Obviously, Uchebo would dominate them here.  He did with 12 points and 9 rebounds in just 14 minutes.

Grade: A+

Cameron Wright - THE CAMBURGLAR RETURNS

Sure, he only played one minute and missed both of his shots, but who cares.

Grade: A+ because the Camburglar photoshop is amazing.

Cameron Johnson - He didn't do much in six minutes of play.  The kid needs to get stronger.

Grade: C-

Ryan Luther - Not much more was heard from Luther, either.  He had three points.

Grade: C

Josh Newkirk - Josh Newkirk for ACC sixth man of the year.  Do they even have sixth man of the year awards in college? *Consults interwebs* They do apparently.  JOSH NEWKIRK FOR ACC SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR.  He had 16 points and 5 assists with 0 turnovers.

Grade:  A+

Alright, Pitt gets eight days off before they play the 6-1 St. Bonaventure Bonnies on December 13.  Pitt has alternated wins and losses over the last 6 games.  That will probably hopefully end against the Bonnies.

Hail to Pitt,
J.O.

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