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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
John Hugley (23) scores during the men’s basketball exhibition vs. Gannon on Nov. 1 at the Petersen Events Center.

Burton returns as Pitt sneaks past UNCW, 59-51, to earn first win

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 17, 2021
Nothing has come easy for Pitt men’s basketball so far this season, even its first win. The Panthers almost let leads as big as 17 slip away from them, but ultimately did just enough to pull out their first win, 59-51 over UNC Wilmington on Tuesday night.
Forward John Hugley (23) and another player attempt to catch a rebound.

The Citadel routs Pitt, 78-63, in season opener

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 10, 2021
Pitt men’s basketball was thoroughly outplayed by The Citadel in a season opening loss on Tuesday night. Jason Roache and Hayden Brown combined for 46 points to help the Bulldogs down the Panthers, 78-63.
John Hugley (23) looks to pass the ball at the Pitt men’s basketball practice on Sept. 30.

Lofty expectations await Hugley upon return to men’s basketball

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 4, 2021
A past problem offset the progress he had made and adversely affected the team’s success. But with a full offseason under his belt and a clean slate upon which to work, Hugley is preparing to affirm the belief that teammates and coaches have always held during his sophomore campaign.
John Hugley (23) attempts to pass the ball at the Pitt men’s basketball practice on Sept. 30.

Column | Frontcourt front and center in men’s basketball scrimmage

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • October 13, 2021
Pitt men’s basketball is breaking in a lot of new pieces, and sports editor Stephen Thompson argues that Saturday’s open scrimmage offered a brief but informative look at how these fresh faces will fit together on the court.
The reinstatement of Hugley — announced just last week — is the latest in a string of roster additions that have tempered the anxiety produced by a tumultuous offseason.

After offseason from hell, Capel and men’s basketball begin reloading

By Stephen Thompson, Senior Staff Writer • May 18, 2021
The reinstatement of Hugley — announced just last week — is the latest in a string of roster additions that have tempered the anxiety produced by a tumultuous offseason.
First-year forward John Hugley was suspended indefinitely by the Panthers on Friday

Pitt forward John Hugley suspended indefinitely following felony criminal charges

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • January 16, 2021
The announcement comes in response to a criminal complaint filed on Thursday, according to court documents obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which alleged that Hugley and an unidentified friend had boarded a stolen car on Jul. 19, 2020.
John Hugley (left) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (right) both hold four-star rankings and are currently committed to Pitt basketballs class of 2020 and class of 2022, respectively.

Pitt’s future is bright with Hugley, Hood-Schifino

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 26, 2020
Pitt hasn't had a winning season in the post-Jamie Dixon era — but with a pair of outstanding prospects set to join the team over the next few years, fans can expect the Panthers to return to their winning ways.
The Panthers are now 6-0 when sophomore guard Trey McGowens scores 20 or more points.

By the numbers: Pitt basketball’s paradoxical season

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 10, 2020
As the saying goes — men lie, women lie, numbers don’t. And there are several numbers that help explain where Pitt basketball currently stands — and what it can accomplish in the future.
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