Strange, Pitt is finishing its exhibition games as a bunch of other schools have already begun their regular season with early tournaments and games. Pitt had no problem with the Gannon Golden Knights. They won easily 69-44. Krauser was back after his minor injury, and played 30 minutes. The box score is here (PDF).

Pitt did not shoot well from 3-point range. Just 2-13 in the first half, and 7-23 for the game. The only minor worry was at the end of the press release.

Chris Taft did not play because of an injury and Keith Benjamin sat out because of sickness. Both Benjamin and Taft should be ready to go for Pittsburgh’s season opener next Saturday against Howard.

Why don’t they tell us what kind of injury? I don’t know. I just hope it is as minor as is suggested.

As for Pitt’s recruiting class for 2005. Apparently it compares well.

Longtime recruiting expert Clark Francis of HoopScoop ranks the Panthers’ class of forwards Tyrell Biggs, Sam Young and Doyle Hudson at No. 18 in the nation, equal to Syracuse and two spots behind Connecticut.

Cool.