Basketball season is here and Pitt couldn't have landed a much more difficult opponent than No. 9 Gonzaga.
Several factors make this a challenging matchup for Pitt. For one thing, Gonzaga is just flat out good. Not only good, but, well, tall. The Zags have four players listed at 6'10" or taller (two are legit seven-footers), while the Panthers top out at 6'9". Facing any team with even two players that tall would present a problem, let alone four. Another challenge for Pitt comes simply because this is the season opener. Most teams, including Pitt in the past, sort of ease their way into the season.