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The Pitt News

Men's basketball head coach Kevin Stallings has quickly become one of the most controversial figures in recent Pitt sports history, but he still deserves time to build his program. (Photo by John Hamilton | Editor-in-Chief)

Stallings needs time to execute plan

By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor August 21, 2017

“No wonder the Bucs lost last night ... what a jackass.” “Tonight was probably the only setting in which [he] was not the most hated individual in the place.” “Maybe he will throw his back...

With the addition of Chukwuka, Head Coach Kevin Stallings has finalized the Panthers' 2017 roster with just over three months until the start of the season. (Photo by John Hamilton | Editor-in-Chief)

Men’s basketball lands 2017 forward Kenechukwu Chukwuka

By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor August 8, 2017

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings added the final piece of his 2017 recruiting class Tuesday, getting a commitment from junior college transfer Kenechukwu Chukwuka. Chukwuka, a native of Sweden, announced...

Senior forward Ryan Luther will have to improve his game and become a team leader if the Panthers are to compete in the ACC this season. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer)

Luther must manage unproven Panthers

By Wyatt Geller | For The Pitt News July 11, 2017

With the season just a few months away, the Pitt basketball team is in desperate need of a leader. But for second-year head coach Kevin Stallings, the options are scarce. The loss of seniors Michael...

With only two scholarship players returning from last year's team, head coach Kevin Stallings will use this season's nonconference slate to find out how to get the most out of his new recruits. (TPN File Photo)

Men’s basketball releases nonconference schedule

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor July 11, 2017

The Pitt basketball team announced its 13-game nonconference schedule for the 2017-18 season Monday as head coach Kevin Stallings has just under four months to get his young players ready to compete. A...

Former point guard Levance Fields handles the ball in Pitt's 78-76 loss to Villanova in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. (Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News/MCT)

Return to greatness: basketball alums compete in annual tournament

More than seven years after Pitt’s memorable run to the Elite Eight came up just short against Villanova, then-Panthers point guard Levance Fields got another chance to reach a different Final Four —...

Head Coach Kevin Stallings is looking to rebound in his second year at Pitt after the team had it's worst record since 2000 this past season. (Photo by John Hamilton | Editor in Chief)

6-foot-8 power forward Samson George commits to Pitt

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 26, 2017

Pitt basketball coach Kevin Stallings is nearing the end of the 2017 recruiting cycle and has only one spot remaining after 6-foot-8 power forward Samson George committed Monday. A Washington, Pennsylvania...

Former Panther Chris Jones has joined head coach Kevin Stallings' staff as a graduate manager for the upcoming season.
 (Photo by Evan Meng | Staff Photographer)

Pitt basketball adds adds two recruits, Chris Jones to staff

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 20, 2017

After a tumultuous start to the offseason, second-year basketball head coach Kevin Stallings got a much-needed reprieve this weekend as two highly-touted recruits committed to the program. Even though...

Head Coach Kevin Stallings' first season was the Panthers worst since 2000, but he has remained confident in his long-term plan. (Photo by John Hamilton | Editor-in-Chief)

Four-star forward Bryce Golden commits to Pitt

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 16, 2017

The Pitt basketball program and head coach Kevin Stallings landed their first recruit in the class of 2018 Thursday, getting a verbal commitment from four-star Maryland forward Bryce Golden. Golden...

St. John's transfer Malik Ellison is ineligible to play this season but should provide leadership moving forward.
(Photo Courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Basketball overhaul: Pitt’s 2017 class

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 30, 2017

Coming off the program’s worst season since 2000, this offseason has signaled next year could be worse. The past few months have been some of the most tumultuous in the team’s history, with four...

This past year, the Pitt football team collected two top-five wins in its second consecutive 8-5 season. TPN File Photo

Pitt’s ACC move fosters football, hurts basketball

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer May 29, 2017

In the four years since Pitt moved to the Atlantic Coast Conference, the decision to leave the Big East has both haunted and helped the school’s biggest sports — football and men’s basketball. For...

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