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
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on Nov. 21, 2014, in Washington, D.C.

Opinion | The NBA needs to face the music

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist • October 31, 2023
The time is now to show fans and survivors that this multibillion-dollar, globally beloved organization has basic morals and the guts to stand up for them.
Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) stands ready to defend during a drill at an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Staff Picks | Pitt men’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff • October 31, 2023

Following a breakout 2022-23 campaign, Pitt men’s basketball hopes to build on last season’s success. The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its picks for how the Panthers will fare this season. Pitt puts...

Graduate student guard Jamarius Burton (11) dribbles the ball down the court during Pitt men's basketball's game against West Virginia on Friday night.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to begin final regular season stretch with win against Syracuse

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
Pitt men’s basketball is on the cusp of earning a high seed in the ACC tournament. But the Panthers need to take care of business against Syracuse before they look ahead to tournament time.
Junior forward Blake Hinson (2) celebrates during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Louisville on Feb. 7.

Men’s basketball takeaways | Sibande shines as sixth man, Panthers deserve national recognition

By Jack Markowski, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023
Pitt men’s basketball notched another pair of ACC wins last week, defeating Louisville and Florida State. Staff Writer Jack Markowski provides takeaways from the two contests.
Graduate student guard Greg Elliott (3) attempts to pass the ball during Pitt men's basketball's game against Wake Forest on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Preview | Panthers head into most important game of the year against No. 20 Miami

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • January 27, 2023
Pitt men’s basketball is set to finish off their three-game homestand against No. 20 Miami. After a big home win against Wake Forest, the Panthers need to stay hot to beat Miami in a game with major NCAA tournament implications.
The Pitt men’s club basketball team after their first game.

Pitt men’s club basketball ends hiatus, looks to usher in new era of success

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • December 1, 2022
Pitt men’s club basketball hasn’t touched the court since 2019, leaving behind a very successful team due to the pandemic. Now, they’re back in action and hope to reach the same level of success they managed years ago.
Pittsburgh's Blake Hinson (2) drives past Michigan's Terrance Williams II (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Legend Classic on Wednesday in New York.

Michigan pummels Panthers in Legends Classic

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022
The Panthers traveled to the Barclays Center in New York to compete in the Legends Classic on Wednesday night. Despite a close game to start, the Wolverines laid it on the Panthers in the second half, winning 91-60.
Redshirt senior guard Nike Sibande (22) dribbles the ball down the court during the Pitt vs. Gannon men’s basketball exhibition game on Nov. 1, 2021.

Column | Nike Sibande should come off of the bench for Pitt men’s basketball

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2022
Pitt boasts a deep group of guards this year, forcing head coach Jeff Capel to make some tough decisions. Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti argues that Capel should bring senior Nike Sibande off the bench to optimize the roster’s potential.
Column | Pitt women’s basketball poised to make leap in 2022

Column | Pitt women’s basketball poised to make leap in 2022

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • June 8, 2022
After four seasons at Pitt, head coach Lance White mustered just eight wins in conference play in 2021. After another poor season, fans quickly realized that the Panthers lagged behind the rest of the ACC from a talent perspective.In the form of five newcomers – including three first-years – Pitt underwent a much needed overhaul. 
Pitt sophomore forward John Hugley (23) scores during the men’s basketball exhibition versus Gannon at the Petersen Events Center in November.

Column | Recent additions put Pitt men’s basketball into ‘win now’ mode

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • May 24, 2022
Since April 1, Capel has finally started to show some of the recruiting prowess he was so highly touted for during his tenures at Duke and Oklahoma.
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