Pitt may be close to a commitment for 2009. It is uncertain which player is close, but they can be attributed to Coach Herrion.
Lets look at how some Pitt Targets did at the JamFest:
Dante Taylor-6'8" Power Forward
-Taylor played like a man-possessed all weekend. He has lost some weight and appears to be in better shape. Taylor was solid all-around, but was really explosive on the glass. His ability to get off the floor was evident on both ends of the court. He was called a pogo stick for his ability to continue to jump and attack the glass. A lot of the college coaches in the audience believe he hasn't reached his full potential yet. As with a lot of schools, he is a top target for Pitt.
Dom Cheek-6'5" Shooting Guard
-Cheek was really impressed with Pittsburgh, both the school and the city. Right now Villanova is pursuing him hard, and they seem to be the only one making major efforts towards him. The talk around the coaches was that he is a potential McDonald's All-American and a top 10 player nationally. Cheek is good friends with incoming Pitt recruit Travon Woodall and Woodall is working Cheek hard.
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Regarding Dante Taylor
I watched him for three days:
He runs the court exceptionally well for a big guy. He ceiling is very high.
Talk to a media person there: Grades could be an issue as (NCA) National Christian Academy is not great school academically.
I guess that can be said for most of the top players in today's recruiting pool.
Capicalo with eggs:
Do you see pitt signing Tayler and Murray or is one or the other.
Based on my observation, Tayler is more of a forward while Murray seems to be more of center type.
Kd,
If Pitt were to land either Murray or Taylor, they would be very happy. If they can get both, we may see Coach Dixon screaming from the top of the Pete.
Keep in mind Pitt is in a dogfight for both. I think the one top 100 prospect Pitt is in with the best is Fitzgerald.
I would love to see us get both and call it a class with Dodson and Patterson. However, I also really like Aaric Murray and we can certainly use a 6 10 big man with his athleticism. I hope we find a way to free up some scholarships.
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