Pittsburgh has always been known for its gritty defense, but the Panthers have been a bit of an offensive machine as well during the first month of the 2015-16 season. The highest-scoring team in the ACC looks to continue its sharp play when Eastern Washington visits as part of the Gotham Classic on Friday in the first game between the schools.

Newcomer Vladimir Brodziansky has filled in well under the basket for TCU, which hosts Prairie View A&M on Friday. The Horned Frogs, playing without returning starting forward Chris Washburn (hand), have had an advantage in the paint in all but two games this season.