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How will Pitt handle Hazell?
Pitt basketball Q&A with Ray Fittipaldo
Friday, January 22, 2010

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Q: I watched the Seton Hall-Louisville game last night. Pitt had problems guarding Chris Wright from Georgetown. Jeremy Hazell looked like he was better than Wright. How will Pitt guard him?

Bill, McKeesport

FITTIPALDO: Hazell is the leading scorer in the Big East, so he will be a challenge. My guess is that Jermaine Dixon will guard Hazell, who is more of a shooter than a penetrator. Wright gave Pitt all sorts of problems because he shot well from the outside and could get to the basket. I don't think Pitt has to worry about Hazell driving as much as they do about him getting open for 3-pointers. He averages 10 3-point attempts per game. He shoots a lot to get his points. What Pitt has to do is make those shots difficult for him. He is going to score points because he takes a lot of shots, but Pitt can't give him many open looks.

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First published on January 22, 2010 at 1:06 pm