There isn’t a prolonged relationship between Sam Kaiser and Pitt, just some weeks of contact, however he’s already begun to construct a long-lasting bond with assistant quarterbacks coach Jon DiBiaso.

Pitt prolonged a proposal to Kaiser — a 6-foot-6, 215-pound three-star quarterback from Rock Bridge Excessive in Columbia, Missouri — a few week in the past, and even though he’s not all that accustomed to Pittsburgh as a complete, he sees the chance laid out earlier than him.

It’s Kaiser’s fourth provide, becoming a member of Akron, Miami (Oh.) and Vanderbilt, and Pitt has already stood out.

Grateful to obtain a proposal from Pitt!! @Coach_JDiBiaso @Coach_Perkins @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/zq0iO1PaQv

— Sam Kaiser (@SamKaiser11) March 10, 2023

Kaiser has been on the telephone with DiBiaso fairly a bit, studying what it’s wish to be a Pitt student-athlete and being despatched cool factoids and notes on an virtually day by day foundation. There’s a really sturdy relationship there.

“I believe he’s a terrific dude,” Kaiser instructed PSN. “He’s a younger man, so fairly relatable, and he’s very personable. So I actually like him to this point, we’ve constructed a superb relationship.”

There have been some textual content exchanged with head coach Pat Narduzzi right here and there, however no telephone name, and whereas he hasn’t had the possibility to talk with offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr., that’s apparently within the playing cards.

DiBiaso instructed Kaiser that Cignetti might be making it out to Rock Bridge later this spring, doubtless in Might, to verify in together with his college directors and coaches and to see him throw stay. There’s an opportunity Cignetti might be there sooner quite than later.

And it’s very doubtless that Kaiser might be making it out to Pittsburgh earlier than Cignetti makes it out to see him, too. The plan as of now, which isn’t official, is to make it out for a spring follow in April. He is aware of Pittsburgh is the Metropolis of Bridges.

“I believe it’s very cool by the appears of it, however I’ve by no means been,” Kaiser stated. I’m desperate to rise up there to see it, however I don’t know a lot about it. I find out about this system although, a really wealthy historical past. All these Corridor of Famers and stuff like that. I haven’t actually saved up with them previously couple of years earlier than I obtained supplied, however I do know they’re an excellent program.”

As a junior at Rock Bridge, he accomplished 135-of-230 move makes an attempt (60%) for 1,700 yards with 22 touchdowns and simply 5 interceptions — and he added 250 yards on the bottom. He isn’t purely a pocket passer both.

“Folks see 6-6, 210, and so they routinely sort of suppose pocket passer, a tall quarterback who stays within the pocket and stuff, however I believe I can prolong performs very well,” Kaiser stated. “I come from a basketball background, so I’m fairly athletic.

“I might be fairly elusive within the pocket, get out of sacks and stuff like that, prolong performs. However I additionally suppose my arm energy and the place I can put the ball might be the very best a part of my sport. I really feel like I can command the ball fairly properly and put it wherever I would like.”

247Sports charges Kaiser because the 952nd-ranked recruit within the class (61st-ranked quarterback and Seventeenth-ranked recruit from Missouri) whereas On3 charges him because the 995th-ranked recruit within the class (51st-ranked quarterback and the Seventeenth-ranked recruit from Missouri). Rivals hasn’t ranked Kaiser but.

Other than Pitt, Kaiser is planning visits to Duke, Louisville and Tennessee this spring — together with potential visits to Miami (Oh.), Marshall and West Virginia. As Pitt searches for its quarterback within the class of 2024, Cignetti and co. will search for a quarterback, getting choices on campus might be essential.

“I believe it might be on the high of my record, for positive,” Kaiser stated. “Vanderbilt simply had their second quarterback commit, and that’s my different Energy 5 provide, in order that they have two quarterbacks dedicated. As soon as I am going up there and see (Pitt), I undoubtedly suppose it may make the highest of the record for positive.

“I believe it might be a terrific place to stay, good spot to play soccer, particularly with the correlating facility with the Steelers. I simply suppose it’s a terrific program, and I’m very excited to be supplied and have the chance to return play there.”

Pitt has landed 5 commits within the class of 2024 to this point (with a six but to be introduced), and there’s nonetheless a seek for a quarterback.

By NICK LORENSEN

DAYTONA BEACH — Duquesne formally ended its storybook season on Sunday afternoon, falling to Rice within the Faculty Basketball Invitational by a rating of 84-76.

The Dukes went from final place of the A10 to the highest in probably the greatest turnarounds in program historical past. It was additionally their first postseason look since making the 2016 version of the CBI.

“We took a step up, there’s little doubt,” Dambrot stated postgame. “The subsequent time we’ve a chance, we’ll be somewhat bit extra ready for it.”

It was a gradual begin for Duquesne, however they caught stride out of the primary media timeout with an 8-0 run.

Rice would proceed preventing again like they did all sport, taking a 13-point lead within the last minutes of the primary half. That was when Duquesne went on a 10-0 run to chop the lead again down to 3 simply earlier than break. 

A whole lot of the work performed within the first half was via Dae Dae Grant who entered halftime with 18 factors off 4 made three-pointers. He finally matched his profession excessive for factors at 28 on the day.

“I’m pleased with Dae Dae, he’s been a very good chief all 12 months. I believe his play jumped from when he was at Miami,” stated Dambrot. “I believe he can get stronger; I believe he’ll get higher in a whole lot of completely different areas. However he tried to do what we requested on a constant foundation.”

Duquesne continued its string of excellent offense into the second half, scoring 5 straight factors. That’s when the offense on either side appeared to grow to be unstoppable although. 

After a Rice foul spell, the Dukes tied it up on the second media timeout of the second half. On the third, Duquesne trailed by three after which its offense went silent after the massive spurt.

The Dukes went on a area aim drought of 4:50, permitting Rice to stretch its lead out to 4. Duquesne then turned the ball over on consecutive possessions out of the ultimate media timeout and that’s when the sport appeared to finish, and the Owls stretched their lead out to double digits.

“I believe we competed, that was one of the best factor we did. We tried to win, we tried to offer our greatest effort. Clearly, dissatisfied with how we performed the final three video games,” stated Dambrot. “Simply one thing we’re going to wish to research, perceive, see why.”

Dambrot completed his sixth season at Duquesne with a 20-13 document.  

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Pitt appears to depart Greensboro with a whole 180 of its final end result within the ACC Event and proceed taking part in significant basketball in March. The Panthers defeated Mississippi State within the First 4 and Iowa State within the Spherical of 64, advancing to the Second Spherical of March Insanity.

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🆚 No. 13 Xavier
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🕰️ 12:10 PM
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— Pitt Basketball (@Pitt_MBB) March 19, 2023

Listed below are 5 issues to know forward of the No. 11 Pitt’s event recreation in opposition to the No. 3 Xavier Musketeers.

Hi there, Outdated Buddy

It will likely be a bittersweet afternoon for Xavier head coach Sean Miller, dealing with his aluma matter and former program with a spot within the Candy 16 on the road. 

It was an enormous deal when Sean went to Pitt,” head coach Capel mentioned. “He was a four-year starter. Actually, actually good participant. Bought the help on essentially the most well-known play ever on the College of Pittsburgh and one of many best performs ever in faculty basketball historical past. He’s a Pitt man. He has been an impressive coach.”

Miller – within the first yr of his second stint at Xavier – performed for the Panthers from 1987-92. A Beaver County native and Blackhawk alum, Miller delivered some of the iconic passes in Panther historical past to Jerome Lane to finish the well-known play: “Ship it in Jerome!” Miller by no means actually bought near returning to Pitt at any level to educate. 

“It by no means labored out,” Miller mentioned. “You realize, I feel for me that’s all the higher as a result of in some methods I would like my recollections of Pitt to be once I was there as a scholar, as a participant.”

1,500-Level Membership

Throughout the Panthers’ 18-point win in opposition to Iowa State, Nelly Cummings and Jamarius Burton each surpassed the 1,500-point plateau. 

“To be sincere, I didn’t actually learn about it till after the sport,” Cummings mentioned. “It’s undoubtedly a milestone that someday I’ll have the ability to look again and admire.”

Cummings has scored 392 factors in his lone season at Pitt following three years at Colgate and one season for Bowling Inexperienced. Pitt can also be Burton’s third workforce, proudly owning 875 Panther factors. 

“It by no means was a objective of mine,” Burton mentioned. “I credit score everyone that was part of it. From managers, to the teaching workers, and mentors. There’s been lots of people which have helped me by way of my faculty profession.”

RAINING THREES

Pitt and Xavier are two of the highest three-point taking pictures groups within the nation. The Panthers rank thirtieth within the nation in three-point subject objectives (9.1) and shoot 36.1% behind the arc. On the alternative aspect, The Musketeers make 7.4 per recreation and are fourth within the nation at 39.1%. 

𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. pic.twitter.com/l5pPmBK6yL

— Pitt Basketball (@Pitt_MBB) March 18, 2023

A quick-paced offense scoring over 81 factors per recreation, Xavier can also be fourth within the nation in field-goal proportion at 49.4%. Pitt does personal the benefit on the free-throw line (76.2-71.5%) and averages 75.2 factors per contest.

SPREAD, OVER/UNDER, MORE

The Pitt-Xavier Unfold is ready at Xavier (-5) per DraftKings Sportsbook. 

The over/below is hovering round 149 complete factors. Pitt’s particular person workforce over/below is ready at 72.5. 

Based on Workforce Rankings, Pitt ranks because the No. 2 workforce within the nation in opposition to the unfold, with a 24-10-1 report (70.6%). 

Xavier is 18-16-1 ATS this season (52.9%).

TV CHANNEL, RADIO INFO

The matchup will tip off at 12:10 p.m. on CBS, with Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel and Evan Washburn on the decision. 

En Route‼️@PittBand x @Pitt_Cheer x @ROCthePanther pic.twitter.com/CaPl8NWBMF

— Pitt Basketball (@Pitt_MBB) March 19, 2023

93.7 The Fan may have protection all through the sport in Pittsburgh. 

Following the matchup, No. 6 Kentucky and No. 3 Kansas State will matchup at 2:40 p.m. on CBS.