Another way too early prediction for next season. From Greg Doyel at Sportsline.com:
10. Pittsburgh: Once center Aaron Gray decides it’s in his best interests to return, the Panthers will be a Top 10 team. Sophomore Levance Fields can step in for Carl Krauser, whose absence will allow Pitt’s young talent to expand their offensive impact. And defense will never be a problem for a Jamie Dixon team.
Other Big East teams listed include Georgetown (8), Syracuse (14), Villanova (17), Louisville (19) and UConn (22).
Carl Krauser had a pretty good game at the first day of the Portsmouth Invitational.
Carl Krauser posted a double-double Wednesday in his first game at the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament, scoring 11 points and handing out 12 assists for Norfolk Naval Shipyard in an 84-75 victory over Tidewater Sealants.
Krauser, a Pitt senior who led the Panthers in scoring and assists in his final college season, played 30 minutes. He shot 3 for 7 yesterday, including 1 for 1 from 3-point range, and he added two rebounds and one steal. He also committed four turnovers.
Chad Ford from ESPN.com (Insider Subs) thinks Krauser may be giving himself a chance, along with one other senior from the Big East.
Steve Novak, F,Marquette
One of the best shooting big men in college basketball . . . but when do guys like this ever pan out. He’s not a rebounder, isn’t a great athlete, and can’t defend his position. Still, if he shoots the lights out, he may compel someone to take him in the first round.
Carl Krauser, PG, Pittsburgh
Krauser was a shoot first, ask questions later type point guard at Pittsburgh the past few years. He has good size and athleticism for the point. If he can prove to scouts that he can run a team . . . he could make an impression. An 11-assist game on Wednesday night at Portsmouth sure didn’t hurt.
The talk always centers on the seniors who pass on the Tournament. Unless you are that sure of getting the Chicago Orlando invite, it seems like a bad risk to pass on another chance to get noticed. Especially borderline seniors.
