Pitt’s game notes are out (PDF). There are the usual storylines for Pitt going to NYC — all the Pitt players from the 5 boroughs.

The other storyline, you won’t find any official mention of, is the stripper incident last year between several former St. John’s players in Pittsburgh. There is the odd parallel that Yuri Demetris gets arrested and suspended just before Pitt plays St. John’s this year. Or maybe that’s just me.

In the spirit of speaking positively about St. John’s, their dance team placed 3rd in national competition.

Seriously, though, St. John’s will give Pitt a battle. They may have lost their last two games to WVU and ND, but it was by a total of 5 points. Pitt has to adjust its starting rotation and how it uses its bench. Since Coach Dixon hasn’t tinkered nearly as much as one might expect with a team that has struggled at points, it might be more of a challenge then expected.

They appear to require an internet subscription to listen to their game, but you can track the game live here. Otherwise the game is on Fox Sports Pittsburgh or via ESPN Full Court.