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The Pitt News

Former Panther Chris Jones has joined head coach Kevin Stallings staff as a graduate manager for the upcoming season.
 (Photo by Evan Meng | Staff Photographer)

Pitt basketball adds adds two recruits, Chris Jones to staff

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 20, 2017

After a tumultuous start to the offseason, second-year basketball head coach Kevin Stallings got a much-needed reprieve this weekend as two highly-touted recruits committed to the program. Even though...

Pitt seniors Jamel Artis, Chris Jones, Sheldon Jeter and Michael Young (left to right) opened up about their memories at Pitt and future plans following the Panthers season-ending loss at the ACC Tournament. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Swan song: Pitt’s seniors reflect on college careers

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 14, 2017

When the visitors’ locker room inside the Barclays Center opened to reporters moments after Pitt’s season-ending 75-63 loss to Virginia in the second round of the ACC Tournament, the room was silent. The...

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings will have to turn things around with an almost entirely new roster next season. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Next year will be turning point for Panthers’ program after lost season

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 14, 2017

Now that we know the season is over for Pitt’s men’s basketball team — with no postseason appearance and no winning record for the first time in 17 years — one question remains. Where do the...

ACC Tournament

Pitt holds on for 61-59 win over Georgia Tech in first round of ACC Tournament

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 7, 2017

It wasn’t easy or pretty, but the Pitt men’s basketball team held on to extend its season for at least another day. The Panthers (16-16) survived a last-minute rally from the Georgia Tech Yellow...

Pitt senior forward Michael Young led the team with 14 points in a 67-42 loss at No. 23 Virginia despite sitting out the first 10 minutes of the game. Elaina Zachos | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers drop regular season finale at No. 23 Virginia, 67-42

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 4, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team’s streak of 16 straight winning seasons came to a crashing halt Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Panthers (15-16 overall, 4-14 ACC) put on their...

Fans in the Oakland Zoo made sure Sheldon Jeter knew they appreciated his 29-point effort on Saturday against Florida State. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Shel-don Je-ter: Fans praise senior’s sensational showing vs. FSU

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 21, 2017

It was happening again. The fans knew it. Pitt’s players knew it. Hell, even Florida State’s players probably knew it. The Pitt men’s basketball team had built a 15-point second-half lead against...

Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson scored a game-high 22 points in Pitts 80-75 win vs. Syracuse on Saturday. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Panthers stifle Syracuse for second straight win, 80-75

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 11, 2017

After ending a month-long, eight-game losing streak that prompted some to call for the firing of head coach Kevin Stallings, the Pitt men’s basketball team is now on a winning streak. The Panthers...

Pitt senior forward Michael Young tied a career high with 30 points in the Panthers 83-72 win at Boston College. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers snap 8-game skid with 83-72 win at Boston College

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 8, 2017

After eight straight losses, the Pitt men’s basketball team is back in the win column — and for now, out of last place in the ACC. Thanks to a vintage performance by senior forward Michael Young...

Senior forward Michael Young had a game-high 24 points in the Panthers 72-64 loss at Duke Saturday afternoon. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers’ woes continue in 72-64 loss at No. 21 Duke

By Varun Kumar | For The Pitt News February 4, 2017

For the second straight game, the Pitt men’s basketball team gave one of college basketball’s most storied programs all it could handle. And for the second straight time, the Panthers (12-11 overall,...

Pitt senior Jamel Artis (1) scored 25 points in the Panthers 78-77 overtime loss to Notre Dame on New Years Eve. TPN File Photo

Notre Dame stuns Pitt in OT on Vasturia’s game-winner, 78-77

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer December 31, 2016

Saturday’s game had the makings of a special start to conference play under the new regime for the Pitt men’s basketball team. Instead, it turned into a heart-wrenching ending for the Panthers at the...

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