greasywheels121 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2052646 Center won't hire agent Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- West Virginia center Kevin Pittsnogle declared for the NBA draft Tuesday but won't hire an agent. Pittsnogle, who helped the Mountaineers reach the NCAA regional final, has until June 21 to withdraw from the draft and retain his final season of eligibility. Known more for his long-range shooting than his inside presence, Pittsnogle didn't start until midway through the season. In the NCAA Tournament, Pittsnogle had 17 points against Creighton, 22 against Texas Tech and 25 against Louisville, which ended the Mountaineers' run with a 93-85 overtime victory. It was West Virginia's best showing since Jerry West's 1959 squad went to the national title game. Pittsnogle averaged 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 19.3 minutes a game this season. He is the school's all-time leader in 3-point percentage (.418) and fifth in career 3-pointers with 162. "If he decides there is a lucrative opportunity out there for him, then I fully support his decision," West Virginia coach John Beilein. "I like the idea that he is testing the waters to see where he stands, and we will advise him the best that we can through the process." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Congrats you will have struck gold if you make a team and are ranked around 40th among NCAA juniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 He'll be back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Needless to say, my buddies and I have had fun with this dudes name. We have turned it into a verb. "Ill pittsnogle you" Also, isn't he an uncanny example of what a West Virginia person looks like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Not a chance at the first round. Go back to school dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2082408 Tourney star Pittsnogle returning to W. Va. By Andy Katz ESPN.com CHICAGO -- West Virginia junior forward Kevin Pittsnogle will withdraw from the NBA draft and return for his senior season, Pittsnogle told ESPN.com on Friday. Pittsnogle played in his third game of the week at the pre-draft camp Friday morning. He scored 16 points and made one 3-pointer but that wasn't enough to convince him that he should stay in the draft. "I'm going back to college," Pittsnogle said as he stood outside the Wyndham hotel with his bag packed on his way to the airport. Pittsnogle chose to skip out on the physicals and medical testing this weekend. "I'll come back and be better next year, Pittsnogle said. "I can't wait to go back and work with my teammates." The Mountaineers now return four of five starters off an Elite Eight team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 It's hard not to root for him with a name (and a look) like that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Should be a pretty good bet for 1st team all big east next year, I'd say. Can't wait to see them play Louisville again after the great matchup last year in the Elite 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 lol I had a hard time rooting for him for some reason. Idk why, I just did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Pittsnogle was having a HORRIBLE camp. He shot something like 3-16 and 2-10 from 3. A scout was quoted as saying "Pittsnogle hasn't made a shot since the NCAA tournament". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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