The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel has had difficulty picking up top-tier recruits for the class of 2019.

Time to panic about Pitt basketball recruiting?

By Trent Leonard, Contributing Editor • May 14, 2019
Khadim Sy was the latest big man to spurn Pitt basketball, leaving many fans to wonder why the Panthers can’t seem to catch a break on the recruiting trail.
Football head coach Patrick Narduzzi had the opportunity to interact with potential recruits at Saturday’s Blue-Gold Spring game.

Recruiting Roundup: Pitt football nabs two 2020 recruits

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • April 18, 2019
Pitt football added a couple recruits to its class of 2020, while Capel's basketball club looks to round out its remaining scholarship offers for the 2019 season.
Sophomore guard Khameron Davis (13) and junior forward Malik Ellison (3) will transfer at the end of this semester.

Davis and Ellison plan to transfer from men’s basketball program

By Stephen Thompson, Assisstant Sports Editor • April 3, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball announced its second player departure in three days on Wednesday afternoon. Sophomore guard Khameron Davis and junior forward Malik Ellison will transfer at the end of this semester.
Men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel aims to restore the team to its former powerhouse status.

Recruiting roundup: Champagnie chooses Pitt

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • March 29, 2019
With the men’s basketball season officially over and spring football in full swing, it’s time for some more recruiting news for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Ex-Panther and projected first-round 2019 NBA Draft pick Cameron Johnson, pictured here against Syracuse in 2016, led No. 1 UNC in scoring with 16.9 points per game during the regular season.

Panthers leave paw prints on NCAA Tournament

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 27, 2019
From teams Pitt beat to ex-Panthers playing for other teams, you can see Pitt’s mark on the NCAA Tournament despite the team’s absence.
Coach Jeff Capel relied on senior Jared Wilson-Frame (4) to bring experience to the backcourt.

Pitt men’s basketball: A season in review

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • March 18, 2019
Through the highs and lows of the Pitt men’s basketball season, one important thing was evident in the end — progress.
Ben Howland took over as Pitt’s Men’s Basketball head coach in 1999 and built the Panthers into a contending team on the national stage.

Highs and lows of Pitt’s time in the tournament

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 18, 2019
With no Pitt basketball to look forward to, we can only look back — so let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the highs and lows of Panther tournament yore.
Senior forward Jared Wilson-Frame (4), pictured here against Duke, made eight of 16 3-pointers for a game-high 24 points in his final college game against Syracuse Wednesday night.

Orange end Pitt’s season in ACC Tournament second round, 73-59

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • March 14, 2019
A historic shooting performance from senior guard Jared Wilson-Frame wasn’t enough to contend with the Orange’s suffocating length and the young Panthers were sent packing.
First-year guard Trey McGowens’ (2), pictured here against Louisville, scored a game-high 26 points against Boston College Tuesday night.

Panthers prevail in first round of ACC Tournament, 80-70

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • March 13, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball and its duo of first-year stars opened the 2019 ACC Tournament in dominating fashion, beating Boston College 80-70 Tuesday night in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett's Cavaliers enter this year's ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed for the second straight season.

Panthers look to make splash in ACC Tournament

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • March 11, 2019
Barring a miracle of unprecedented proportion, the Pitt men’s basketball team will not be dancing come NCAA Tournament time this March.
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