So, here’s the scoop: Pitt’s basketball team was cruising along, all smiles and high-fives until—bam!—Damian Dunn, their star guard, decides to give his thumb a little vacation. Six weeks, folks! That’s like an eternity in basketball time. Who knew a thumb could cause so much drama? Dunn was the guy averaging 11.1 points and shooting like he was on fire, and now he’s off for surgery like it’s a spa day. Meanwhile, the Panthers are ranked 25th in the Coaches Poll, which might as well be a participation trophy at this point. You’ve got players stepping up, but let’s face it, nothing says ‘team spirit’ like a bunch of guys trying to fill the shoes of a guy who can’t even shoot a free throw right now. The only thing higher than Pitt’s ranking is my blood pressure watching them try to cope without Dunn. They better hope their next game doesn’t turn into a circus act, because with injuries like this, it’s only a matter of time before someone’s wearing a clown nose on the court!
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