Pitt’s Best Three-Point Shooters Have Been a Surprise
Title: Pitt's Best Three-Point Shooters Have Been a Surprise Pitt's top three-point shooters this season are Zack Austin, Brandin Beebah Cummings, and Jorge Diaz Graham. Zack Austin has significantly improved his three-point shooting, making 25 out of 56 attempts (44.6%) compared to 29.5% last season. Austin's free-throw percentage has also increased from 73.7% to 88.2%, and his scoring average rose from 6.5 to 9.9 points per game. Jorge Diaz Graham leads the team in three-point shooting percentage at 58%, a notable improvement from his previous two seasons. Despite averaging a career-low 6.6 minutes per game, Diaz Graham has capitalized on his opportunities, hitting 11 of 19 three-point attempts. In a recent game against Stanford, Diaz Graham's performance was unexpected and impactful, contributing to the team's success. Brandin Beebah Cummings has made 18 of 41 three-point attempts in his rookie season, averaging 7.9 points per game. The emergence of these three shooters has been crucial for Pitt following the injury of leading three-point shooter Damian Dunn. The current leading three-point shooters by makes include Zack Austin (25), Jaland Lowe (21), and Cummings (18). In terms of percentage, the top shooters are Jorge Diaz Graham (57.9%), Damian Dunn (52.6%), and Zack Austin (44.6%).
Original Article: https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2025/01/06/pitts-best-three-point-shooters-this-year-have-been-a-surprise/
Original Article Author: George Michalowski
