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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
Satire: Completely reasonable expectations for Pitt basketball

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.
JUCO transfer guard Ryan Murphy prepares to shoot during an offseason workout.

“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.
Redshirt junior defensive lineman Rashad Weaver, 17, tore his ACL in training camp this summer. He will be sitting out this season.

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.
Football head coach Patrick Narduzzi had the opportunity to interact with potential recruits at Saturday’s Blue-Gold Spring game.

Recruiting Roundup: Pitt football nabs two 2020 recruits

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • April 18, 2019
Pitt football added a couple recruits to its class of 2020, while Capel's basketball club looks to round out its remaining scholarship offers for the 2019 season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague (0) drives against the San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (8) during the second half on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Spurs won, 116-113.

NBA Playoff race set for photo finish

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • April 3, 2019
The NBA regular season is winding down, but much still remains to be determined as the final week of games begins.
Men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel aims to restore the team to its former powerhouse status.

Recruiting roundup: Champagnie chooses Pitt

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • March 29, 2019
With the men’s basketball season officially over and spring football in full swing, it’s time for some more recruiting news for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Ja Morant (12) of the Murray State Racers reacts after tipping in a shot in the second half against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars at CFSB Center on Feb. 9 in Murray, Kentucky. Murray State won 86-55.

Best first-round NCAA Tournament matchups

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 18, 2019
With the 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket officially released, it’s time to start parsing through the opening matchups to look for the best entertainment value.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett's Cavaliers enter this year's ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed for the second straight season.

Panthers look to make splash in ACC Tournament

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • March 11, 2019
Barring a miracle of unprecedented proportion, the Pitt men’s basketball team will not be dancing come NCAA Tournament time this March.
Pitt Men’s Basketball currently has four-star small forward Gerald Drumgoole and three-star power forward Karim Coulibaly committed for the 2019 season.

Keeping up with Pitt’s recruiting trail

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • March 1, 2019
The Pitt News teamed up with Pitt Recruiting to bring you all the recruiting information you need to know to keep up with Pitt Athletics.
First-year guard Trey McGowens (2), pictured here against Clemson, led Pitt with 16 points against Notre Dame.

Pitt continues losing streak in 62-48 loss to Clemson

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Wrtier • February 28, 2019
Pitt Men’s Basketball team shot 23.8 percent from the field in the first half, where they managed to only score 16 points. The lack of offense led to a 62-48 loss to Clemson, Pitt’s 11 straight loss.
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