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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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...

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

Pitt men’s basketball looks for a rebound against a rebuilding Virginia

By James Carter, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball suffered another loss this past Saturday against Wake Forest and has now lost five of its last seven games. Fortunately for the Panthers, they have a good chance to pick up a win...

Pitt men’s basketball walk on the court during the game against UNC in the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball relinquishes close Quad 1 chance at Wake Forest

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 3, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball traveled to Winston-Salem for a chance at a big Quad 1 win. The Panthers could have carried over momentum from their last matchup that saw a big win at home...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during a game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 31, 2024.

Pitt men’s basketball falls in close game to Wake Forest

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 1, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball lost 76-74 on the road to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon in a crucial resumé-building game. In the battle of two NCAA tournament hopefuls, the importance of each win increases...

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