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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

By Conor Hutchison and Alex Kiger November 11, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball moves to 3-0 on the season after an 83-64 defensive win against Gardner-Webb. Pitt held the Runnin’ Bulldogs to 39.7% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. “It...

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball outran Murray State on Friday night in a nail-biting 83-68 win that ended with a statement 12-3 run. After a season-opening 40-point win against Radford, the Panthers needed to...

Pitt men’s basketball sends Radford home in 96-56 opening outing

Pitt men’s basketball sends Radford home in 96-56 opening outing

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball cruised past Radford in its regular season opener. The Panthers posted a dominant start to the season and defeated Radford 96-56. Senior guard Ishmael Leggett...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s scrimmage at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

The Pitt News Sports desk takes on men’s basketball record prediction and season course

By The Pitt News Staff November 5, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball claws its way back to the tournament // Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor  The 2023-2024 Pitt men’s basketball season was heartbreaking for Pitt fans, to say the least. The Panthers,...

The Oakland Zoo is a spirited student section at Pitt sporting events such as Men’s Basketball game.

Local stars ready to power Pitt basketball

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 4, 2024

College athletics is a wide and wild world. Coaches travel across the globe to recruit the best of the best. But in Pittsburgh, all men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel has to do is look around —...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) high-fives other Pitt players during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius on Dec. 9, 2023.

Old and new faces: Men’s basketball ramps up for 2024-2025 season

By Zane Ingram, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

Basketball season is finally here and the Panthers start their season on Monday, November 4th against Radford at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers are coming off a strong campaign (22-11, 12-8)...

Junior forward Cameron Corhen (2) dunks during Pitt men’s basketball’s scrimmage at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Pitt crushes cross-town Point Park in men’s basketball exhibition

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 23, 2024

For its first outing since March, Pitt men’s basketball took to the court in an exhibition match against Pittsburgh local Point Park where the Panthers prevailed 93-62. Pitt has never lost an exhibition...

Pitt Basketball games are held in the Petersen Events Center.

New student guide to everything you need to know to cheer on Pitt men’s basketball

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor August 8, 2024

After a strong season, although just missing the tournament, Pitt men’s basketball is looking fierce heading into their 2024-2025 campaign. A big part of the team’s success and a large aspect of Pitt...

Pitt players chase a Canisius player during Pitt men's basketball's game against Cansius Saturday night.

Column | Pitt men’s basketball is starting to make a name for itself in the NBA

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor July 16, 2024

In the past few seasons, Pitt men’s basketball has shown little to no presence in the NBA. During the 2024-2025 season, however, Pitt will have multiple alumni competing throughout the league and possibly...

Newest Pitt professional ready for NBA limelight, but won’t forget Oakland roots

Newest Pitt professional ready for NBA limelight, but won’t forget Oakland roots

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor July 11, 2024

With the 2024 NBA draft concluding on June 27, two Pitt players have found new homes in professional settings.  With the 14th pick in the draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Carlton “Bub”...

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