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Calling the shots: McConnell-Serio’s career a string of successes

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • November 2, 2015

Suzie McConnell-Serio’s basketball career has been a string of successes. Nikki Moriello | Visual EditorSuzie McConnell-Serio was going to play with the boys. Long before the native Pittsburgher was gracing the sidelines of the Petersen Events Center and revitalizing the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s basketball team as its head coach, she was just a fourth grader shooting hoops in a gymnasium. Talented but teamless, her school — Our Lady of Loreto, a Catholic school in Brookline — didn’t h

Wignot transitions from women’s hoops player to team graduate assistant

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer • November 2, 2015

As a Pitt women’s basketball practice comes to a close, four of last year’s starters made their way to center court to huddle with the rest of the team. Only three — Stasha Carey, Aysia Bugg and...

Pitt hoops showcase new faces in Blue-Gold Scrimmage

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor • October 25, 2015

Though he hasn’t appeared in an official contest yet for the Pitt men’s basketball team, Alonzo Nelson-Adoda can check one accomplishment off his season list: make a game-winning shot. With seconds...

Yacine Diop charged with aggravated assault, other counts

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • September 14, 2015

Pitt sophomore women's basketball player Yacine Diop faces charges after an undisclosed incident on campus last month. Pitt police arrested Diop on Aug. 28. Diop faces three counts of aggravated...

Panthers lose Kiesel, gain experience in pivotal third year under McConnell-Serio

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer • August 30, 2015

At this time last year, the Pitt women’s basketball team was shrouded by a cloud of mystery. Questions about youth, a short bench and an overwhelming lack of experience swirled around a team hoping...

Litany of rule changes in place for upcoming men’s, women’s basketball seasons

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • June 9, 2015

On Monday, the NCAA announced the implementation of significant rule changes in both men’s and women’s basketball. Highlighted below are some of the key developments, as well as the NCAA’s rationale...

Tulsa Shock select Brianna Kiesel in WNBA draft

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor • April 16, 2015

As a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, which is awarded to the best point guard in women’s college basketball, Brianna Kiesel knows what it feels like to be on top.But with one call, she is going...

Brianna Kiesel

By Alyson Derrick / Staff Photographer • April 15, 2015

Brianna Kiesel was drafted by the Tulsa Shock in the WNBA draft.

After the final buzzer: Brianna Kiesel looks to WNBA following Pitt career

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer • April 15, 2015

Even though Brianna Kiesel’s college basketball career has ended, she may not have taken her last shot.After a decompression period following the Pitt women’s basketball team’s 77-67 loss to University...

DJ Wignot

By Pitt News file photo • April 1, 2015

Monica Wignot is reportedly pursuing a hip-hop career after she graduates.

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