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Pitt Basketball Recruiting: Jamie Dixon lands Coppin State transfer Sterling Smith

Pitt lands a sought after transfer who can score and hit from deep.

Pitt basketball had been bleeding somewhat since the end of the season, but Coach Dixon staunched the bleeding today picking up a 5th year transfer in Sterling Smith

Coppin State graduate transfer Sterling Smith has signed with Pitt. 76 threes last year at 42%. The 6'4 guard is eligible immediately.

— Matthew Steinbrink (@MattSteinbrink) April 24, 2015

Coppin State transfer Sterling Smith has committed to Pittsburgh, his advisor tells ESPN.

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 24, 2015

Smith averaged almost 14 points per game this past season, and just about five rebounds as well.