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Column | Changes needed to field the best 68 in March Madness

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor June 6, 2024

In the 2023-24 college basketball season, Pitt men’s basketball barely missed out on an NCAA Tournament bid and a chance to make an NC State-esque run in March Madness.  Pitt was the last team to...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Duke on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Pitt basketball reloads roster ahead of 2024-25 season

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer June 6, 2024

The men’s basketball season wrapped up for the Panthers this spring with a record of 22-11 (12-8 ACC) and a fourth-place finish in the ACC, just missing a spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Although Pitt...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) drives past a Florida State defender in the Petersen Events Center on Mar. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball reflects on past and future

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Two years ago, on March 8, 2022, Pitt men’s basketball finished yet another atrocious season under head coach Jeff Capel, posting an 11-22 record. Capel went to the post-game press conference after getting...

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

Pitt men’s basketball fails to make NCAA Tournament, declines NIT bid

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball had a disappointing Sunday evening, as the team failed to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The selection committee listed the Panthers as one of the first four teams out of the...

Pitt men’s basketball falls to North Carolina in ACC semi-final

Pitt men’s basketball falls to North Carolina in ACC semi-final

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Pitt men's basketball’s game against North Carolina was labeled by Bracketologists as a must-win to make the tournament. But the Panthers were unable to make due, losing to the Tar Heels 72-65. North...

Pitt men’s basketball looks to punch ticket to NCAA Tournament against UNC

Pitt men’s basketball looks to punch ticket to NCAA Tournament against UNC

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s win over Wake Forest on Thursday kept its hopes of an NCAA Tournament bid alive. But the Panthers need to beat projected No. 1 seed North Carolina on Friday night to earn a...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball advances to ACC semifinals with win over Wake Forest

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 14, 2024

Coming into Thursday, bracketologists tagged Pitt men’s basketball’s ACC Tournament matchup against Wake Forest as a must-win for each team. But the Panthers were up to the challenge, defeating the...

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for ACC Tournament matchup

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for ACC Tournament matchup

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 13, 2024

It’s the postseason for Pitt men’s basketball. The Panthers have to win their ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup against Wake Forest to keep their hopes of earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament alive. Regular...

Redshirt junior forward Zack Austin (55) dunks the ball during Tuesday night’s game against Florida State in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Men’s basketball wins against Florida State 88–73

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor March 6, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Florida State Seminoles 88-73 on Tuesday night in the Petersen Events Center.

The Oakland Zoo attempts to distract Notre Dame players for a foul shot during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Oakland Zoo leaders reflect on season and upcoming tournaments

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball is having one of its most interesting seasons in recent memory. The Panthers’ return to the NCAA Tournament last season brought plenty of hype to students and fans of the program....

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