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

Redshirt junior Rozelle Nix has seen increased playing time, and enthusiasm from the fans, this year. Jordan Mondell | Layout Editor

Rozelle Nix: Big man on campus

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer February 28, 2017

After years of rigorous work on various courts, Rozelle Nix finally saw his dedication pay off this season. Pitt trailed by five with seven minutes left in the game against the winningest coach of all-time,...

Pitt center Rozelle Nix (25) ignited the crowd with a huge block against North Carolina, but it wasnt enough as the Tar Heels rolled to an 85-67 win. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

No. 8 Tar Heels thrash Pitt on Senior Day, 85-67

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 25, 2017

A little less than a month ago, the Pitt men’s basketball team played one of its best games of the season in an 80-78 loss against the North Carolina Tar Heels. On Senior Day on Saturday at the Petersen...

Pitt senior forward Michael Young scored 16 points and pulled down four rebounds against Georgia Tech, but his efforts were not enough to lead his team past the Yellow Jackets. TPN File Photo

Pitt suffers devastating 63-59 defeat at Demon Deacons

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 22, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team had its fourth win in five games all but secured late in the first half Wednesday night in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Instead, the Panthers blew a 19-point lead...

John Collins tries to block Ryan Luther during a game last February. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

How to sneak past the Deacs: Can Pitt beat Wake?

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 22, 2017

Just when it seemed like the Pitt men’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament chances were disappearing, the Panthers beat their second top-25 team of the season and kept some hope alive. Pitt’s 80-66...

Fans in the Oakland Zoo made sure Sheldon Jeter knew they appreciated his 29-point effort on Saturday against Florida State. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Shel-don Je-ter: Fans praise senior’s sensational showing vs. FSU

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 21, 2017

It was happening again. The fans knew it. Pitt’s players knew it. Hell, even Florida State’s players probably knew it. The Pitt men’s basketball team had built a 15-point second-half lead against...

Senior forward Sheldon Jeter (21) scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds in Pitts 80-66 win Saturday over No. 17 Florida State. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Jeter’s career-high 29 points power Panthers past No. 17 Florida State, 80-66

By Kevin Bertha | For The Pitt News February 20, 2017

There must be something special about those throwbacks. “The shorts were a little short, but besides that, it’s all good,” Pitt senior forward Sheldon Jeter said. Rocking their retro royal...

Sam Clancy averaged a double-double in all four years as a Panther from 1977-1981. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Feeling Retro: Top 5 hoopers to don the Pitt script

By Kevin Bertha | For The Pitt News February 17, 2017

Despite its overall fluctuating performance, the Pitt men’s basketball program has produced a litany of great basketball players throughout its illustrious history. Many have made their marks in the...

Pitt sophomore guard Cameron Johnson misses a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds against Virginia Tech. Donny Falk | Staff Photographer

Feeling Pitted: Panthers find new way to blow sure thing

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 15, 2017

For almost 28 minutes of game time Tuesday night, the Pitt men’s basketball team appeared on the verge of a much-needed third straight ACC win. Then, the Panthers’ 11-point lead against the Virginia...

Pitt sophomore guard Cameron Johnson had a game-high 17 points and a career-high 11 rebounds in the Panthers 66-63 loss vs. Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Donny Falk | Staff Photographer

Panthers fall prey to Hokies comeback, 66-63

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 14, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team entered its showdown with the Virginia Tech Hokies with a chance to extend its two-game winning streak and make a late-season tournament run. That momentum evaporated...

Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson scored a game-high 22 points in Pitts 80-75 win vs. Syracuse on Saturday. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Panthers stifle Syracuse for second straight win, 80-75

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 11, 2017

After ending a month-long, eight-game losing streak that prompted some to call for the firing of head coach Kevin Stallings, the Pitt men’s basketball team is now on a winning streak. The Panthers...

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