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Pitt looks to better utilize Young (AP)

 
Sam Young was one of college basketball's most improved players last season, as evidenced by a scoring average that jumped more than 10 points per game from his sophomore season. Many college coaches wouldn't consider a position switch with a player coming off so good a season. Pitt coach Jamie Dixon is experimenting with such a move for the 6-foot-6 Young, partly to make better use of his outside... (link)

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