PITTSBURGH — Pitt head coach Jeff Capel, guard Jamarius Burton and forward John Hugley speak with the media after the Panthers’ 69-67 win over Boston College at Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
Hugley, as mentioned by the sportscasters at the game, is finally losing weight from his cumbersome 280lbs. It was obvious against B.C. that his stamina was improved, shooting well above 50% on FF in 2nd half which was consistent in previous games. The more weight he losses the more fast breaks Pitt can run, and the more rebounds he will snare as he can jump quicker without the weight and gravity. At 240lbs. IMO he can be among the best big in the ACC next year. Also Jeffers showed his old high school game that if he continues will easily… Read more »
Hugley, as mentioned by the sportscasters at the game, is finally losing weight from his cumbersome 280lbs. It was obvious against B.C. that his stamina was improved, shooting well above 50% on FF in 2nd half which was consistent in previous games. The more weight he losses the more fast breaks Pitt can run, and the more rebounds he will snare as he can jump quicker without the weight and gravity. At 240lbs. IMO he can be among the best big in the ACC next year. Also Jeffers showed his old high school game that if he continues will easily… Read more »
Hugley weighs 265 lbs. He has played at this weight the entire season. You don’t know what you’re talking about.