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Suzie McConnell-Serio opens up about Brenna Wise transfer

Recently, Pitt basketball star Brenna Wise decided to transfer out of the Panthers' program. While the men's transfers were mostly expected, Wise's departure was a pretty big shock since she'd been the face of the team.

At the time, I looked into the carefully-worded statement from head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio since it seemed like there was a little more there than the usual, 'We wish player 'X' much success as they leave the program' type of deal. McConnell-Serio talked a little more about that and, well, it's clear that there's a little bit of friction there, per this Pittsburgh Sports Now article:

"I think what she said in the paper, what she told me, is that for her to accomplish her goals, that she needs to go somewhere else.