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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
JUCO transfer guard Ryan Murphy prepares to shoot during an offseason workout.

“Don’t call me Ryan” Murphy could be the marksman Pitt needs

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 1, 2019
With Pitt losing nearly half its 3-point production from last season, the Panthers need a shooter they can rely on. Enter JUCO transfer Ryan Murphy.
Xavier Johnson stood out among Pitt’s 2018 recruits, but his next steps are uncertain.

As Collier commits, expectations rise for Pitt basketball’s veterans

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • September 24, 2019
On Monday, Pitt basketball added the first member of it’s 2020 recruiting class but the program’s bright future will come with some tough decisions.
Redshirt junior defensive lineman Rashad Weaver, 17, tore his ACL in training camp this summer. He will be sitting out this season.

What you missed in a summer of Pitt sports

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • August 25, 2019
From snagging heralded recruits to hiring new coaches and seeing former players get drafted, Pitt athletics saw several crucial developments take place over the summer.
Coach Narduzzi landed his first commit for the football class of 2021 with three-star outside linebacker Nahki Johnson.

Recruiting roundup: Pitt edges closer to star recruits

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • August 21, 2019
The college football season is just around the corner, but men’s basketball recruiting news takes center stage for the Pittsburgh Panthers in our final recruiting roundup of the summer.
Kawhi Leonard, left, and Paul George are joining forces next season with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The 6 biggest winners of the 2019 NBA offseason

By Michael Elesinmogun, For The Pitt News • July 16, 2019
The 2019 NBA offseason will go down as one of the biggest offseasons in league history.
Pitt football offensive coordinator Mark Whipple on the sideline at the team’s annual Spring Game.

Take 5: Once and future Panthers

July 1, 2019
The 2019-20 season gets closer every day. In this column, our sports staff salutes the departed women’s tennis program, guesses at the effect that an NCAA rule change will have on Panther basketball and looks at the future of a former Pitt running back.
The Oakland Zoo during Pitt men’s basketball’s January matchup with Duke.

The decline and rise of the Oakland Zoo

By Michael Elesinmogun, For The Pitt News • June 28, 2019
The Oakland Zoo lost its juice for a few years. But Pitt's famous student section is on its way back, just like Pitt's basketball program.
Pitt football’s class of 2020 is currently ranked 23rd in the country.

Recruiting Roundup: A wealth of talented football commits for the Panthers

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • June 25, 2019
The Panthers had their best day in a while on Saturday, when six football recruits committed to Pitt’s football program.
Recruiting roundup: Capel nabs Murphy but comes up short

Recruiting roundup: Capel nabs Murphy but comes up short

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • June 4, 2019
The college football season is fast approaching, but basketball recruiting news commands the headlines for the Pittsburgh Panthers — most of it bad.
Former Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart (11) hands the ball to tight end Dorin Dickerson (19) in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sept. 1, 2011.

Hometown Heroes wanted: Pitt coming up short with local recruits

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • May 21, 2019
Many of Pitt’s great players have come through the WPIAL pipeline. Now, is Pitt struggling to win local stars to its football and basketball teams?
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