Diaz Graham Twins say ‘We’re back’ for 2024-25 season

Two more pieces of Pitt’s basketball roster are officially returning.

Jorge and Guillermo Diaz Graham will be back for their junior seasons with the Panthers, according to a post from the official Pitt men’s basketball social media account.

“Volvemos†means “We are back†in English. The Diaz Graham twins are natives of Spain, having moved to America from the Canary Islands to play at the IMG Academy in Bradenton (Florida) ahead of the 2021-22 season. They signed with Pitt and played reserve roles as freshmen in 2022-23, with Guillermo averaging 3.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 12 minutes per game and Jorge averaging 2.9 points and 2.2 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game.

Last season, Guillermo emerged as the No. 2 center behind Federiko Federiko, averaging 6.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 40.5% from three (on 32 makes, no less). Jorge was one of the main reserves on the wing before an injury sidelined him after 16 games; during his time on the court, he averaged 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

With a different outlook at center this season following the addition of Florida State transfer Cam Corhen and the healthy debut of four-star recruit Papa Kante in 2023, Guillermo is expected to play more on the wing. That role could potentially come as a replacement for Blake Hinson at power forward — his 40.5% three-point shooting was second only to Hinson’s 42.1% on Pitt’s roster last season.

Guillermo could also come in to spell Corhen for a few minutes.

Jorge will likely see time as a striker and striker; Despite his 6’11 height, Pitt’s staff has viewed him as a wing since he arrived, and he plans to play on the perimeter again next season.

Following the transfer portal additions of Corhen and Houston guard Damian Dunn, Jeff Capel and company have two scholarship spots available this offseason.