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The Pitt News
A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continuing to add talent in the offseason

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • May 30, 2023
Pitt Men’s Basketball reloaded its roster as it aims to compete at the top of the ACC in 2023-24. Assistant Sports Editor Jermaine Sykes highlights and gives his opinion on the roster's current state.
Pitt volleyball players huddle up during a game against NC State on Sept. 25.

Grading Pitt Athletics teams for the 2022-23 year

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2023
After a long year, it’s time to give Pitt’s sports teams a final grade. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes grades each Pitt team and gives Pitt Athletics a final GPA for the 2022-23 school year.
Redshirt senior Jason Collier Jr. lifts junior Derrick Davis Jr. after a touchdown during the spring game at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Pitt football showcases depth of its roster at annual spring game

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • April 17, 2023
The Panthers’ returned to Acrisure Stadium on Saturday for their annual Blue-Gold spring game. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes offers his takeaways from the contest.
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar, right, celebrates with catcher Tyler Heineman after getting the final out of the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh on April 9.

Column | Pirates exceeding expectations but fans should proceed with caution

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • April 11, 2023
The Pirates are back and off to a hot start, winning six of nine and taking two of their first three series. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes argues that fans should be optimistic, but injury and pitching concerns are apparent.
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) goes to the free throw line after scoring and being fouled by Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State won 69-68, and will face Pitt in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Preview | Panthers take on Mississippi State in the First Four

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
The Panthers are dancing. After seven years, Pitt returns to the NCAA tournament, but their first test comes against a feisty Mississippi State team. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes offers a preview of the Tuesday night matchup.
Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko blocks a shot by Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Preview | Federiko, Burton stellar in victory over Georgia Tech, must stay sharp against Duke

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes gives his takeaways from Pitt’s victory against the Yellow Jackets on Wednesday and offers a preview for the quarterfinal game against No. 21 Duke.
Miami forward Norchad Omier (15) passes the ball past Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Coral Gables, Fla.

Panthers fall to Hurricanes at the buzzer, finish fifth in the ACC

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • March 4, 2023
Pitt men’s basketball fell just short of an ACC regular season title, losing to the Miami Hurricanes 78-76 in the final game of the regular season. The loss moved the Panthers from the No. 1 seed to the No. 5 seed in the ACC tournament.
Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (33) dunks the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College.

Preview: Panthers men’s basketball looks to keep it rolling vs. Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • February 17, 2023
The Pitt men’s basketball finds itself, for the first time, atop the ACC at the midway point of February, with just five games remaining. Senior staff writer Jermaine Sykes breaks down their Saturday matchup vs Virginia Tech.
Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko (33) goes in for a dunk against North Carolina during the second half ofan NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Panthers get revenge, win 11th ACC contest vs. FSU

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • February 11, 2023
Three weeks ago the Panthers suffered one of their worst losses of the year at home against Florida State. This Saturday, they avenged their loss and momentarily put themselves in first place in the ACC.
Chinaza Ndee returns the ball during a game in 2019.

Column | Pitt athletes who could return and coach their former teams

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
Pitt is home to many athletes who had notable success at Pitt and professionally. They’ve since moved on following their playing days — but what if some of them took coaching jobs in their former programs?
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