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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

Jermaine Sykes, assistant sports editor, poses for a photo with a copy of The Pitt News March Madness Edition.

Column | The Last Dance

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor April 19, 2024

I’m an opinionated person, so it’s natural that over my time at The Pitt News, I loved writing sports columns. I love writing, period, as I’ve written nearly 100 articles since joining The Pitt News...

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel works the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College of the Atlantic Coast Conference mens tournament, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in New York.

Pitt men’s basketball lands FSU transfer Cam Corhen

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball is starting early in the transfer portal this offseason, earning a commitment from Florida State sophomore forward Cam Corhen. Corhen entered the portal after averaging 9.4 points...

K.J. Marshall poses for a photo wearing fraternity letters in a Pitt practice gymnasium.

KJ Marshall: An unlikely journey to and from Pitt

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2024

Being 5-foot-8 and playing Division I basketball is no easy feat. The average height for DI basketball players is nearly a foot taller. But for graduate student KJ Marshall, playing up to a challenge is...

First-year guard Carlton Bub Carrington (7) looks for a play during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Carlton “Bub” Carrington declares for the NBA draft

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2024

On Wednesday, Pitt men’s basketball ball star first-year guard Carlton “Bub” Carrington declared for the 2024 NBA draft. Carrington is a projected first-round draft pick. The announcement comes...

Pitt forward Ryan Luther drives to the hoop during the Panther’s 2016 loss against Duquesne in the City Game.

Counterpoint | The City Game is pointless

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 27, 2024

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. What was once the City Game held between Pitt men’s basketball and Duquesne is a storied rivalry with over...

Pitt men’s basketball defeats NC State, locks in No. 4 seed

Pitt men’s basketball defeats NC State, locks in No. 4 seed

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2024

Just after the tip-off of Pitt men’s basketball (21-10, 12-8 ACC) against NC State, Wake Forest defeated Clemson. If the Panthers beat the Wolfpack on Saturday night they would lock in the No. 4 seed...

Jeff Capel, head coach of Pitt mens basketball, yells on the court during the game against Wake Forest on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

‘I want more’: Jeff Capel displays the benefits of patience in college basketball

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

In a college basketball landscape filled with NET rankings, NIL, the transfer portal and constant coaching movements, what’s lost is a program's ability to build and rebuild. And rebuilding is exactly...

Head coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball path to March Madness

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2024

When the calendar turns to March, fans across the country begin to anticipate March Madness. The conclusion of the college basketball season is one of the most exciting — and sometimes heartbreaking...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball rebounds, defeats Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2024

After a loss to Wake Forest last Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) looked to get back on track against Virginia Tech (15-12, 7-9 ACC). With NCAA tournament hopes, the Panthers knew...

Pitt junior infielder Brock Franks (11) high fives another player during their game against Clemson on March 25, 2022.

Pitt baseball sweeps Maine in season opener

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt baseball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) kicked off its 2024 season with a series sweep against Maine in Port Charlotte, Florida, this weekend. The Panthers' explosive start to the season came in the form of the offensive...

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