The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Freshman guard Dior Johnson at Pitt men’s basketball’s first practice of the season at the Petersen Events Center on Monday afternoon.

Pitt men’s basketball announces that Dior Johnson has departed the university

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • August 25, 2023

Despite never playing a regular season game with the Panthers, it seems redshirt first-year guard Dior Johnson’s career with Pitt men’s basketball is over.  According to a program spokesperson...

First-year Pitt men’s basketball guard Dior Johnson is facing assault charges.

Pitt basketball’s Dior Johnson pleads guilty to two misdemeanors, remains suspended by team

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • December 9, 2022
Pitt basketball player Dior Johnson pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of domestic violence for strangulation and simple assault Friday. He was sentenced to one year of probation and must complete a batterer’s intervention program.
Freshman guard Dior Johnson at Pitt men’s basketball’s first practice of the season at the Petersen Events Center on Monday afternoon.

Unapologetically himself: Dior Johnson looks to usher in a new era of Pitt hoops

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2022
Pitt first-year guard Dior Johnson is no stranger to criticism. While some outsiders don’t take well to his confident nature, Johnson looks to silence these critics with his play and bring a winning basketball team back to Pitt.
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