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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball forward Papa Amadou Kante will miss the entirety of 2023 with a knee injury

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2023

On Thursday, Pitt men’s basketball announced that first-year forward Papa Amadou Kante suffered a noncontact knee injury and is out for the regular season. The loss of Amadou Kante comes two weeks...

Freshman guard Dior Johnson at Pitt men’s basketball’s first practice of the season at the Petersen Events Center on Monday afternoon.

Pitt men’s basketball announces that Dior Johnson has departed the university

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor August 25, 2023

Despite never playing a regular season game with the Panthers, it seems redshirt first-year guard Dior Johnson’s career with Pitt men’s basketball is over.  According to a program spokesperson...

Iowa State forward Hason Ward, left, forward Aljaz Kunc vie for the ball with Pittsburgh forward Jorge Diaz Graham during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt Men’s basketball’s newcomers set to begin their Fall semesters

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor August 24, 2023

Fall is here. After a few months of summer break, students — from the super seniors to the first-years — are eager to return to Oakland and continue their college careers. Students new to Oakland have...

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continuing to add talent in the offseason

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor May 30, 2023
Pitt Men’s Basketball reloaded its roster as it aims to compete at the top of the ACC in 2023-24. Assistant Sports Editor Jermaine Sykes highlights and gives his opinion on the roster's current state.
A basketball at the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Players that Pitt men’s basketball should target in the transfer portal

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer April 13, 2023
Last season, Pitt men’s basketball built nearly the entire roster through the transfer portal. Now, after last season’s success, the Panthers will look to do the same. Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti breaks down a few players the Panthers should target.
Column | Don’t overlook the success of Pitt basketball

Column | Don’t overlook the success of Pitt basketball

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer March 27, 2023
The future of Pitt men’s basketball is bright. With the returning stars and the incoming talent, Pitt could return to the NCAA tournament. But no matter what the future holds, the Panthers’ success this season should go down in history.
Redshirt senior guard Nike Sibande (22) hangs off the net after dunking the ball during the Pitt mens basketball game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Sports Podcast | Men’s basketball season in review

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt March 22, 2023
Now that the men’s basketball season has ended, Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes take a look back at the season and discuss what the future could look like.
Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton (11)a and Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) reach for a loose ball during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt basketball’s NCAA tournament run ends in second round with 84-73 loss

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor March 19, 2023
On the brink of their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2009, No. 11 Pitt basketball’s NCAA tournament run came to a screeching halt at the hands of No. 3 Xavier’s impressive offensive showing.
Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton is fouled by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Preview | Pitt takes on Xavier for a chance at Sweet 16

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer March 19, 2023
Pitt faces Xavier, coached by former Pitt guard Sean Miller, in the second round of the NCAA tournament today at 12:10 p.m. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes offers a preview of the second round matchup.
Members of the Oakland Zoo at Fridays game against Iowa State in Greensboro, North Carolina.

‘It’s just surreal’: Oakland Zoo leaders travel to Greensboro, reflect on Pitt basketball’s tournament run

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor March 19, 2023
Leadership from Pitt basketball’s student section, the Oakland Zoo, has loyally traveled alongside the team through their NCAA tournament run. They hope to provide both the players and the fans with an extra boost of energy for as long as the Panthers journey lasts.
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