Levance Fields Eyes Valentine's Day Return

Yesterday, Levance Fields and Mike Cook spoke to reporters for the first time about their injuries. Levance Fields said his fractured foot is healing quickly, and he hopes to return for the Marquette game on Valentines Day. When he was injured December 29th, the doctors said the injury would take about 8-12 weeks to recover; Levance's target date is two weeks earlier than expected. 

Mike Cook said he would love to come back next year if the NCAA granted him a 6th year of eligibility. Him and Jamie Dixon will not look into a redshirt until the season is over.

It is good news to hear that Levance is healing quickly, but I don't think he needs to rush back. Let the foot become 100% before a comeback. We would love to have him back as soon as possible, but Pitt needs to ease him into the rotation when he comes back. Ramon is handling the point guard duties very nicely, and there is no need to put Fields right back into the starting lineup. He is going to be a little rusty, so why not let him come off the bench and get into a nice rhythm. I just hope that Levance is smart with this injury because our main concern is for him to be 100% for the Big East Tourney and the NCAA Tourney.

Hail to Pitt!