Kirill noted on Smart's Twitter

[ramathon74]

Kirill Pishchalnikov is having a phenomenal summer. Keep up the good work Big K!

Larry and Skeen are going to need big time support from KP this year manning the boards and playing D against any hulk type players thrown our way. Kirill just needs to be more consistent and stay out of foul trouble.

 

[Rambunctious]

With all the attention that Larry is getting it's smart of Smart to recognize Kirill - - even if it's only a twitter comment. If KP's pattern of weight gain holds true over the last two seasons we could see him come into the season at 6-8, 260. That is a freak'n load inside.

 

[RESRam]

Many will find this hard to believe but one member of the AD that is very familiar with Kirill told me the kid has really good offensive skills. The problem has been that he looks over his shoulder after each miss expecting to be pulled. Maybe Coach Smart will give him more leeway allowing him to relax and just play. If so, expect to see a different player this year.