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Open Thread: YSU-Pitt, Basketball Is Back

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ACC Network Extra

The season is upon us and cautious optimism reigns. Not that Pitt is going to contend in the ACC. Or even that they will get to the NIT. No. The optimism is because there is hope for the future.

Pitt has some dynamic young players. They have a coach that isn’t riding out that final paycheck. There’s flat out energy from the fanbase that has been lacking for the last three years.

Here’s the best thing Head Coach Jeff Capel has going for him as this season get’s underway.