Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Dixon underappreciated at Pitt, but he might regret TCU decision

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Dixon underappreciated at Pitt, but he might regret TCU decision

By Ron Cook / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

TCU?

Really?

Good luck to Jamie Dixon.

I mean that sincerely.

Dixon is one of the true gentlemen in sports. Beyond that, he left a mark on Pitt basketball during a 13-year run that will be difficult, if not impossible, to match. Chances are those who wanted him out will regret that wish.

Dixon had phenomenal success at Pitt — at least in the regular season — beginning with the four seasons he spent as Ben Howland’s top assistant. Not enough Pitt fans recognize that or appreciate that Dixon won two Big East Conference regular-season titles and a league tournament title in his first 10 seasons and had a staggering overall record of 328-123. Dixon took Pitt to the NCAA tournament 11 times as head coach.

Do you know how hard that is? …

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