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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt band members celebrate during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Column | The Oakland Zoo is the best student section in all of college basketball

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

Believe it or not, I’ve only sat in the Oakland Zoo once in my time at Pitt. It was in 2022, when Pitt men’s basketball faced off against Duke during former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s...

Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) stands ready to defend during a drill at an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Staff Picks | Pitt men’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff October 31, 2023

Following a breakout 2022-23 campaign, Pitt men’s basketball hopes to build on last season’s success. The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its picks for how the Panthers will fare this season. Pitt puts...

Freshman guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles across the court during Friday’s open practice at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball showcases talent in open practice, first-year guards display confidence

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 18, 2023

Last week was a busy week for Pitt men’s basketball. On Wednesday, they held a media availability. The team followed with an Oakland Zoo open practice on Friday which fans and media attended and saw...

Pitt students in Oakland Zoo shirts at Pitt’s Tuesday men’s basketball game against Citadel.

‘It’s our year’: Oakland Zoo ramps up for upcoming men’s basketball season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

Few teams can boast a student section as iconic and dedicated as Pitt’s. The Oakland Zoo transforms the Petersen Events Center and makes the stadium come alive.  During the open practice this Friday,...

Junior forward Blake Hinson (2) sits on the ground after making a three-pointer against Boston College as the rest of the team celebrates on Feb. 14.

Feature | Pitt men’s basketball prepares to repeat their success from last season

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

Coming off of a turnaround season, Pitt men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel and his squad hope to continue their success from last year, in which they won two NCAA tournament games. After the departure...

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.
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