So, the AAU and high school hoops showcases are in full swing already. And not just for the seniors looking to show-off one last time. The younger kids have the tournaments as well, like the “Boo Williams Invitational.” This is encouraging about early Pitt commit, Nasir Robinson.

Some marriages just work. You can’t explain why they do but they do. That can be said about Nasir Robinson. The Pittsburgh commitment doesn’t play particularly pretty, but he is sure effective. Outside of Evans, Robinson was the only other productive player for Team Final. His style of play fits in perfectly and should be a great union with the way Jamie Dixon instructs his tough, defensive-minded players. Robinson was a master of grabbing the offensive rebound and getting to the line.

Another young Philly player already has Pitt’s attention as well.

Philly area sophomore Dalton Pepper is probably a year away from making a splash at the 17 and under level. However, he is on the radar for Villanova, Virginia, Pittsburgh and Florida early on.

Have to like the new aggressiveness and pursuit of players in the Philly area.