Top 5 basketball movies to watch in quarantine
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020
Day 18 without sports. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to find some sort of alternative to live sports entertainment. Many innovative fans have come up with multiple ideas already, but one obvious solution is to start binging sports movies at an unhealthy rate. Right about now we’d normally be enjoying the fruits of March Madness and the conclusion of the NBA regular season, but instead we can only turn on the best basketball films available.
VIDEO: PITT vs. UVA – Men’s ACC Basketball (w/ Broadcast Audio)
February 25, 2020
Watch the highlights of the Pitt Panthers men's basketball team as they host the Virginia Cavaliers at the Petersen Events Center (with an accompanying audio broadcast). Final score: 59 - 56 Virginia. Shot and edited by Nate Kohler, multimedia staff Broadcast audio by WPTS
Pitt secures signees across three sports
By Sean Tierney, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Several Pitt commitments became official on Tuesday when recruits for the lacrosse, wrestling and basketball programs inked letters of intent during the NCAA’s early signing period.
Is Pitt basketball’s glass half empty or half full?
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 18, 2019
For a team that has beaten ACC foe Florida State but also fallen to little-known Nicholls State, there have emerged two opposing outlooks.
Takeaways from Pitt basketball’s opening night
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Pitt basketball’s first win was defined by two aspects that could come to define the team throughout the season — its defense and its bench.
Recruiting Roundup: Pitt basketball strikes out on a trio of top talent
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Pitt basketball swung and missed on a few high-end recruits, while Pitt football strengthened its class of 2021 by landing a highly touted recruit with the ability to play on both sides of the ball.
Panthers survive Seminoles, 63-61, in season debut
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
Though it wasn't pretty, Pitt men's basketball started its season off right with a 63-61 win over ACC foe Florida State in front of a restructured and rejuvenated Oakland Zoo on Wednesday night.
Satire: Completely reasonable expectations for Pitt basketball
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Xavier Johnson averaging a triple double? Trey McGowens making the leap to one of the nation’s top scorers? Pitt making a run at the ACC Championship? All very logical possibilities, writes sports editor Trent Leonard.
“Don’t call me Ryan” Murphy could be the marksman Pitt needs
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
With Pitt losing nearly half its 3-point production from last season, the Panthers need a shooter they can rely on. Enter JUCO transfer Ryan Murphy.
What you missed in a summer of Pitt sports
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
August 25, 2019
From snagging heralded recruits to hiring new coaches and seeing former players get drafted, Pitt athletics saw several crucial developments take place over the summer.