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The Pitt News

Pitt men’s basketball looks to punch ticket to NCAA Tournament against UNC

Pitt men’s basketball looks to punch ticket to NCAA Tournament against UNC

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s win over Wake Forest on Thursday kept its hopes of an NCAA Tournament bid alive. But the Panthers need to beat projected No. 1 seed North Carolina on Friday night to earn a...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball advances to ACC semifinals with win over Wake Forest

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 14, 2024

Coming into Thursday, bracketologists tagged Pitt men’s basketball’s ACC Tournament matchup against Wake Forest as a must-win for each team. But the Panthers were up to the challenge, defeating the...

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for ACC Tournament matchup

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for ACC Tournament matchup

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 13, 2024

It’s the postseason for Pitt men’s basketball. The Panthers have to win their ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup against Wake Forest to keep their hopes of earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament alive. Regular...

Pitt men’s basketball defeats NC State, locks in No. 4 seed

Pitt men’s basketball defeats NC State, locks in No. 4 seed

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2024

Just after the tip-off of Pitt men’s basketball (21-10, 12-8 ACC) against NC State, Wake Forest defeated Clemson. If the Panthers beat the Wolfpack on Saturday night they would lock in the No. 4 seed...

Jeff Capel, head coach of Pitt men's basketball, yells on the court during the game against Wake Forest on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

‘I want more’: Jeff Capel displays the benefits of patience in college basketball

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2024

In a college basketball landscape filled with NET rankings, NIL, the transfer portal and constant coaching movements, what’s lost is a program's ability to build and rebuild. And rebuilding is exactly...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives past a defender during Tuesday night’s game against Florida State in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball beats FSU, Hinson makes history

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Senior forward Blake Hinson made history in Pitt men’s basketball’s 88-73 victory over Florida State. The senior forward finished with six three-pointers, putting him at 104 on the season and breaking...

Redshirt junior forward Zack Austin (55) dunks the ball during Tuesday night’s game against Florida State in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Men’s basketball wins against Florida State 88–73

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor March 6, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Florida State Seminoles 88-73 on Tuesday night in the Petersen Events Center.

The Oakland Zoo attempts to distract Notre Dame players for a foul shot during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Oakland Zoo leaders reflect on season and upcoming tournaments

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball is having one of its most interesting seasons in recent memory. The Panthers’ return to the NCAA Tournament last season brought plenty of hype to students and fans of the program....

Head coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball path to March Madness

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2024

When the calendar turns to March, fans across the country begin to anticipate March Madness. The conclusion of the college basketball season is one of the most exciting — and sometimes heartbreaking...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 17.

Pitt men’s basketball cannot afford a slip up against Florida State

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer March 3, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (19-10, 10-8 ACC) is gearing up for the final week of the regular season, which starts off with a home contest against Florida State (15-14, 9-9 ACC). The Panthers’ NCAA tournament...

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