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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 passes the ball in front of senior forward Blake Hinson (2) during Pitt mens basketballs game against Canisius on Dec. 9, 2023.

Pitt men’s basketball must recover to save tournament hopes

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (18-10, 9-8 ACC) fell to the Clemson Tigers (20-8, 10-7 ACC) 69-62. As a matchup of two NCAA tournament hopefuls, the game served as a significant opportunity for either squad to...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Blake Hinson has pro potential

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

With the NCAA men's basketball season nearing a close, many senior players are hoping to take that next step into professional play. Draft season is in swing, with NBA mock drafts becoming more and more...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots a layup during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball falls to Clemson in crucial game

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball fell to Clemson 69-62 on Tuesday night in a game that they absolutely had to win in order to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.  Pitt First-year guard Carlton “Bub”...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots a layup during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball stares down key opportunity against Clemson

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) is coming off of a volatile week as it prepares for its final road trip of the regular season that commences with a matchup against Clemson (19-8, 9-7 ACC) on Tuesday....

First-year guard Jaland Lowe (15) motions to fans during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball showcases versatility against Virginia Tech

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 26, 2024

On Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball won a game they needed to win to keep alive their hopes of earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.  The Panthers kept their at-large hopes alive because...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots a layup during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Virginia Tech 79-64

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer February 24, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 79-64 on Saturday night in the Petersen Events Center.  

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball rebounds, defeats Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2024

After a loss to Wake Forest last Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) looked to get back on track against Virginia Tech (15-12, 7-9 ACC). With NCAA tournament hopes, the Panthers knew...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) plays defense during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball humbled by Wake Forest

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Resembling a popular menu item in an Oakland chicken spot, Pitt men’s basketball (17-9, 8-7 ACC) came into Tuesday night’s game against Wake Forest, “Damn Hot.” Dominating in seven of their last...

Pitt players converge to defend the basket as a Clemson player attempts a layup during a game at the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3, 2023.

How Pitt men’s basketball can beat Wake Forest

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball is on their longest winning streak of the season. The Panthers hope to extend their winning streak to six games on Tuesday night when they travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina,...

Pitt players celebrate after a play during Saturday nights game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

How Pitt men’s basketball turned its season around

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s season looked like it was over in early January. Meaningful basketball in February seemed like a long shot, and a return to the postseason seemed like a dream.  But something...

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