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Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson

March 15, 2016

A pint-sized, 3-year-old James Robinson plops himself in front of the television. His parents, Rayna and James Jr., sit on the sofa.With the remote in Dad’s hand, perhaps the toddler has a suggestion — maybe cartoons? Nope, the kid knows exactly what he wants to watch, and it’s not Nickelodeon or the Disney Channel.“The basketball game is on, the basketball game is on,” Robinson excitedly proclaims.Neither Robinson nor his parents know why he took to basketball at such an early age. James Jr. p

After season abroad, Patterson striving to stick with Hawks

By Jasper Willson / Senior Staff Writer • October 28, 2015

During his one season abroad, Lamar Patterson never talked about hanging around Europe for another campaign. He was going to come home to America to play and stay for good. Last season, the former Pitt...

Men’s Basketball: Patterson joins Turkish team

By Ryan Bertonaschi / Senior Staff Writer • August 5, 2014

Former standout Pitt basketball player Lamar Patterson has signed a contract to play with Tofas Sports Club in Turkey.Adam Pensack, Patterson's agent, said the deal is for one year. The team’s season...

Men’s Basketball: Lamar Patterson selected in second round of NBA Draft

By Jasper Wilson / Sports Editor • June 27, 2014

Lamar Patterson’s dream of playing in the NBA is that much closer to coming true.The former Pitt men’s basketball player was selected 48th overall in the NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.The news came...

Path to the pros

By Bobby Mizia • May 13, 2014

Lamar Patterson will attend the NBA Combine, which starts tomorrow in Chicago. (Bobby Mizia/Visual Editor)

Men’s Basketball: Lamar Patterson to attend NBA Combine

By Jasper Wilson / Sports Editor • May 13, 2014

Lamar Patterson will be among the 60 professional prospects attending the NBA Draft Combine, the league announced on Monday.The event begins Wednesday in Chicago with interviews involving team personnel,...

Pitt vs Syracuse 2/12/14

By Bobby Mizia / Visual Editor • February 18, 2014

Syracuse point guard Tyler Ennis couldn't get to Lamar Patterson for this shot, but Ennis exacted his revenge on the Panthers with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer that secured a win for the top-ranked Orange.

Patterson penetrates the paint

By Bobby Mizia / Visual Editor • January 30, 2014

Lamar Patterson was held to 14 points on 4-of-14 shooting in Pitt's loss Monday to Duke. Now the Panthers face the ACC's stingiest defense.

Zoo tickets

By Bobby Mizia / Visual Editor • January 28, 2014

Students employ various tactics to snag a seat in the Zoo at Monday night's men's basketball game against Duke.

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By Bobby Mizia | Visual Editor • January 27, 2014

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