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The Pitt News

Pitt senior forward Michael Young (2) repeated as an All-ACC Third Team selection on Sunday afternoon, while senior point guard Jamel Artis earned honorable mention status. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Young named to All-ACC Third Team, Artis earns honorable mention

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 5, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team finished the regular season in next-to-last place out of 15 teams in the ACC, but the Panthers still had two players recognized as part of the All-ACC teams Sunday afternoon. Senior...

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...

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings dismissed first-year point guard Justice Kithcart from the team Friday morning. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Stallings dismisses first-year PG Justice Kithcart from Panthers

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 3, 2017

Pitt men’s basketball head coach Kevin Stallings dismissed first-year point guard Justice Kithcart from the team Friday morning, according to a Pitt Athletics press release. “It is a privilege to...

Pitt senior forward Michael Young scored 16 points and pulled down four rebounds against Georgia Tech, but his efforts were not enough to lead his team past the Yellow Jackets. TPN File Photo

Pitt stung by Yellow Jackets, 61-52

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer March 1, 2017

With one game left in the season, the Pitt men's basketball team is sitting at .500 and tied for 13th place in the conference after another loss Tuesday night. After the Panthers (15-15 overall, 4-13...

John Collins tries to block Ryan Luther during a game last February. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

How to sneak past the Deacs: Can Pitt beat Wake?

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 21, 2017

Just when it seemed like the Pitt men’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament chances were disappearing, the Panthers beat their second top-25 team of the season and kept some hope alive. Pitt’s 80-66...

Senior forward Sheldon Jeter (21) scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds in Pitt's 80-66 win Saturday over No. 17 Florida State. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Jeter’s career-high 29 points power Panthers past No. 17 Florida State, 80-66

By Kevin Bertha | For The Pitt News February 20, 2017

There must be something special about those throwbacks. “The shorts were a little short, but besides that, it’s all good,” Pitt senior forward Sheldon Jeter said. Rocking their retro royal...

Pitt sophomore guard Cameron Johnson had a game-high 17 points and a career-high 11 rebounds in the Panthers' 66-63 loss vs. Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Donny Falk | Staff Photographer

Panthers fall prey to Hokies comeback, 66-63

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 14, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team entered its showdown with the Virginia Tech Hokies with a chance to extend its two-game winning streak and make a late-season tournament run. That momentum evaporated...

Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson scored a game-high 22 points in Pitt's 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...

6-foot-11 center Rozelle Nix is much-beloved by the Oakland Zoo. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Basement Basketball: Can Panthers outperform Eagles?

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 7, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team has faced a grueling schedule this season, ranked eighth-toughest in the country by CBS Sports. So, after eight straight losses to quality conference opponents, Wednesday...

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