That there’s a basketball game tonight. Part of the problem with the lousy non-con is that it is hard to get enthused for basketball season when you know the outcomes are givens. And of course, the games aren’t even being televised locally. No broadcasts until the December 4 game against Duquesne (FoxSports Pittsburgh). Tonight, it’s the Robert Morris Colonials. Game Notes here (PDF). For Robert Morris, it’s a chance to play against the big boys with no pressure on them. They are 0-23 in their games against Pitt.

Robet Ramon, the freshman, will again get the start at the 2 guard, as Antonio Graves is still bothered by his left ankle sprain. Dixon sees Ramon still getting a lot of minutes even after Graves is healthy because Ramon can also run the point when Krauser needs a break. It also doesn’t hurt that Ramon looks like Pitt’s best threat from the outside. Dixon has also been encouraged by Ramon’s willingness to embrace the defense quickly.

John DeGroat is having a little more trouble adjusting to the role he needs to play on defense at the 3 guard. He has a lot of speed and a great shooting touch, but the defensive assignments have been a little more difficult. This has him splitting time with Senior Yuri Demetrius who has the defense down, but is not much of a scoring threat. Coach Dixon says he is trying to work in a mix of players right now.