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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

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) reaches for the ball during Monday night’s game against Florida Gulf Coast at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Florida Gulf Coast 86-74

By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer November 14, 2023

The Pitt Panthers defeated Florida Gulf Coast 86-74 on Monday night in the Petersen Events Center.

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) reaches for the ball during Monday night’s game against Florida Gulf Coast at the Petersen Events Center.

Panthers overcome adversity, defeat Florida Gulf Coast 86-74 to move to 3-0 on the season

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2023

After scoring in the triple digits in their first two games of the season, Pitt men’s basketball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) overcame a sloppy start to defeat Florida Gulf Coast (1-2, 0-0 ASun) 86-74. In a game where...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) dunks the ball during Friday nights game against Binghamton in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continues dominant start, defeats Binghamton 89-60

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball capped off a heart-warming military appreciation night with an 89-60 win over Binghamton to give head coach Jeff Capel his second win of the season. Senior forward Blake Hinson...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) dunks the ball during Friday nights game against Binghamton in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Binghamton 89-60

By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer November 11, 2023

Pitt men's basketball defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 89-60 on Friday night in the Petersen Events Center.

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) breaks past a defender during Tuesday night’s game against Yale in the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Men’s basketball dominates, women’s basketball displays passion

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

This past week saw the opening games for both Pitt men's and women’s basketball teams. This upcoming basketball season is one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory for both teams. After a...

First year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles the ball during Monday night’s game against NC A&T at the Petersen Events Center.

Carrington records fifth triple-double in Pitt history, Panthers dominate NC A&T 100-52

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2023

Coming into the season, Pitt’s backcourt had question marks following their return to the NCAA tournament last season.  First-year guard Carlton “Bub” Carrington, in his first career game, answered...

Senior guard KJ Marshall (12) runs with the ball in an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Takeaways | Pitt basketball handles Pitt-Johnstown, comes away with lessons learned

By Thomas O'Connor, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball came into their exhibition game against Pitt-Johnstown expecting to perform well while learning new things. They left with a list of things to improve upon ahead of next Monday...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks the ball during an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Pitt men’s basketball cruises past Pitt-Johnstown 96-60

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took the floor against Pitt-Johnstown Wednesday night. The Panthers cruised past the Mountain Cats 96-60 in their final tune-up game before the regular season begins on Monday. Four...

Head Coach Jeff Capel stands with players to watch a practice drill during an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Season Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to finally build ‘championship’ program in 2023-24

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2023

When Jeff Capel was hired as the Pitt men’s basketball head coach in 2018, he set the bar high for both himself and the program. “I stand here today honored, excited and ready to go — and to build...

Pitt band members celebrate during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Column | The Oakland Zoo is the best student section in all of college basketball

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

Believe it or not, I’ve only sat in the Oakland Zoo once in my time at Pitt. It was in 2022, when Pitt men’s basketball faced off against Duke during former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s...

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