The return of Ashton Gibbs to the Panthers ensures that Pitt will once again be in the race for a Big East title.
After withdrawing from the NBA draft, Gibbs adds a necessary punch to the Panthers offense. Pitt should once again be a top 15 squad, however, there probably is not enough power to advance past the opening weekend of the NCAA tournament. Jonathan Moore, Khem Birch, and Talib Zanna all may need one more year before reaching stardom.