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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

First year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles past a Canisius player during Pitt men's basketball game against Canisius on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Former Panther Bub Carrington making waves in NBA

By Julien Holbrook, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

As the NBA regular season ends, former Pitt Panther Bub Carrington continues to impress and stand out on the Washington Wizards during his rookie season.  As the Wizards hold a record of 17-63 with...

Blake Hinson jumps up on the media table to taunt fans following Pitt men's basketball's upset of Duke in Cameron Indoor Arena on Jan. 20, 2024.

Pitt men’s basketball lands two former Iowa State transfers

By Ethan Lemler, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

With all the controversy in the NIL era in college athletics, the one benefit is the ability to completely overhaul a roster and begin anew. After a disappointing 17-15 season, the Panthers saw six major...

Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe (15) attempts a layup during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against UNC on Jan. 28 at the Petersen Events Center.

Jaland Lowe enters transfer portal, becomes fifth Panther to jump ship

By Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni April 1, 2025

On Tuesday morning, it was announced on X that Pitt sophomore guard Jaland Lowe was entering the transfer portal. This announcement should come as no shock, with Pitt losing four other players to the portal...

Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton shoots over Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the ACC Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt men’s basketball returns home and looks to take down Georgia Tech

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

On Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball will suit up for another ACC matchup as it returns home to face Georgia Tech. Coming off of a loss to Notre Dame, Pitt’s hopes for an NCAA tournament appearance...

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

No pot of gold in South Bend, just the end of Pitt men’s basketball’s season

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2025

The date is Dec. 2, 2024, and Pitt men’s basketball is in a position to earn its highest seed in the NCAA Tournament since it was a No. 1 seed in 2011.  On3 is projecting Pitt to hold a No. 5 seed...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) prepares to shoot the ball during the game against Miami in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball schedule offers postseason promise

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

On Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball (15-10, 6-8 ACC) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 74-65 home victory over Miami (6-19, 2-12 ACC). The win helped the Panthers refocus its sights on the ACC...

The Pitt men’s basketball team huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball looks to bounce back in Miami matinee

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball has a chance to end its second four-game losing streak against Miami at home at noon on Saturday and pick up its sixth ACC win of the year. Miami (6-18, 2-11 ACC) heads to the Petersen...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball leaves its season in Dallas, loses by 20 to SMU

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

On Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball got its wheels blown off by SMU in an 83-63 loss that might as well have punched the Panther’s ticket out of the big dance. If you thought Pitt still had...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) maneuvers the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball seeks to right the ship in a Quadrant 1 showdown at SMU

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 11, 2025

After a nail-biting loss to the Tarheels, Pitt men’s basketball must rebound against SMU to salvage any tournament hopes. In non-conference play, the Panthers looked like ACC title contenders, as the...

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball marked the fifth loss in its last seven games in a 73-57 stinker against Virginia. The Panthers’ lazy showing in their home loss to the under .500 Cavaliers raises...

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