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‘Don’t Sleep on Those Panthers:’ National Analyst High on Pitt

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The Panthers mascot as Pitt faces Duke in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals in Greensboro, N.C. on March 9, 2023. (Mitchell Northam / Pittsburgh Sports Now)

Many around the country are high on Pitt guard Jaland Lowe this year, and that list includes John Fanta of Fox Sports and The Field of 68.

“To come in as a freshman and average 10 PPG, 3 APG and 3 RPG isn’t easy to do,” Fanta said, replying to a question about Lowe on Twitter. “He’s a talented player and based on what Jeff Capel told us at ACC Media Days, there’s every reason to believe he will make a leap. Pitt has good roster retention. Don’t sleep on those Panthers.”

Many around the country think that Pitt basketball's Jaland Lowe will break out in a big way this year after an excellent freshman campaign.

Many around the country think that Pitt basketball’s Jaland Lowe will break out in a big way this year after an excellent freshman campaign. Photo via Pitt Basketball on Instagram.

Lowe, a Houston, Texas native, thrived as a freshman. Now, he has the keys to the offense heading into year two.

As a freshman, he tallied 109 assists, which ranked second on the team behind Bub Carrington’s 137. Lowe led the Panthers with an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio, as he had 50 turnovers on the year.

Lowe averaged 9.6 points and 3.3 assists per game as a rookie. However, he kicked his production up a notch once he was inserted into the starting lineup. Lowe started 19 games on the year, and in those games, he averaged the following stats: 13.1 points per game, 4.1 assists per game, 1.6 turnovers per game, 4.5 field goals per game, and 1.3 three pointers per game. He shot 40.7% from the field across those 19 games, and 40.3% from three-point range across those 19 games.

His 3.3 assists per game ranked 15th in the ACC. His assist–to-turnover ratio was top-five, ranking fourth in the league. Virginia’s Reece Beekman was the lone ACC player last season to average more than five assists per game (6.2). Take a look at Lowe’s passing film below to see why many believe he can become one of the best passers in the league as just a sophomore.

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