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    The entire Pittsburgh college basketball region will likely be shut out of March Madness. On this edition of Mike'd Up, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan discuss the struggles of Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne and other local programs this season. 

    What caused Pitt to go back to their old ways after a win streak? What's happened to Bob Huggins' team? What does the future ofKeith Dambrot at Duquesne look like? Which coach has the most pressure on them to turn things around? Mike and Mike debate all that and more. 

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