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
Four-star high school recruit Gerald Drumgoole, pictured here with head coach Jeff Capel during his official visit over the weekend, committed to Pitt Monday evening.

Four-star basketball recruit Gerald Drumgoole commits to Pitt

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 12, 2019
As a 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward with a sweet shooting stroke, Drumgoole should help the Panthers as soon as next year.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here vs. Duke, was held to single-digit points for the second straight game against Louisville.

First-year phenoms lead Duke past Pitt, 79-64

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 22, 2019
Three of Jeff Capel’s most widely known recruits from the past year were the leading scorers in Tuesday night’s men’s basketball matchup versus No. 2 Duke.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against FSU, led Pitt with 18 points in the loss.

Column: Pitt basketball’s rebuild is ahead of schedule

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 15, 2019
It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for Pitt basketball, but a nationally relevant defense and a couple star-caliber talents have the Panthers ahead of schedule.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson scored 10 points during the Panthers' 74-53 victory over Duquesne in the City Game Friday night.

Panthers handle Duquesne in City Game, 74-53

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 30, 2018
For the second straight year and 19th time in the past 21 meetings, the Pitt men’s basketball took down its crosstown rival Duquesne, 74-53, in the annual City Game Friday night at PPG Paints Arena.
Sophomore forward and center Terrell Brown dunks the ball during the Panthers' victory against Troy on Monday. Brown scored 8 points in the Panthers' Thursday evening victory against Central Arkansas.

Wilson-Frame, Toney Lead Panthers Past UCA Bears 97-71

By Andrew Kelly and Stephen Thompson • November 16, 2018
Pitt Basketball is already week of last year’s team in terms of wins. The Panthers won their fourth game, a 97-71 win over the University of Central Arkansas, on Nov., 15. Last year, the Panthers didn’t win their fourth game until Dec. 1.
Senior guard and forward Jared Wilson-Frame, pictured here against Troy, led the Panthers with 19 points in a loss to Syracuse.

Pitt remains undefeated with 84-75 win over Troy

By Trent Leonard and Stephen Thompson • November 13, 2018
From the high scoring offense to the smothering defense, Pitt Men’s Basketball once again showed its not the same team as last year when it beat Troy 84-75 on Monday. You can read the full recap of last night’s game here.
Unproven Panthers show drastic improvement

Unproven Panthers show drastic improvement

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • November 12, 2018
The Pitt men's basketball team looks great when you compare this Pitt team to where last year’s team was at this point. The 2017 Panthers started out 0-2, losing to the similarly low-level squads of Navy and Montana.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1) contributed 16 points in Pitt’s 69-53 victory over Youngstown State Tuesday night.

First-year guards lead Pitt past Penguins, 69-53, in opener

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 6, 2018
First-year guards Trey McGowens and Xavier Johnson led the Panthers with 17 and 16 points, respectively, and the Panthers scored 27 fast-break points en route to a comfortable 16-point victory.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson, pictured here in Pitt's Nov. 1 exhibition, finished second on the team with 16 points against YSU.

Preview: Men’s team can only go up from 2017

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 5, 2018
Even if the new-look Panthers only win one ACC game this season, it will still be an improvement over 2017's disastrous campaign.
Head coach Jeff Capel spoke about his previous qualifications and excitement to begin working with the men’s basketball team in the 2018-19 season at a press conference in March.

Panthers to push the pace under new coach Capel

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • November 5, 2018
Capel and his new coaching staff stressed strength and stamina. He wants his Pitt teams to play in the same mold of his teams at Oklahoma — force turnovers, get out in transition and play fast.
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