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The Pitt News

Senior guard Chris Jones (12) bounced back from a scoreless outing against SMU with 13 points in Pitt's win against Marquette. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

From ‘doughboy’ to ‘sculpted’: Chris Jones’ evolution

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 18, 2016

At 6-foot-6, Pitt senior guard Chris Jones has dunked over taller defenders. He’s scored 20 points in games against the best college basketball teams in the country. And he’s locked down the stars,...

Pitt men's basketball head coach Kevin Stallings was considering sophomore guard Crisshawn Clark for the core group this season. (TNS)

Stallings From Grace: Stallings hire draws ire from Pitt fan base

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor March 28, 2016

John Enright has been a Pitt fan through and through. He started watching Pitt football at the age of 10 in the 1970s. He cherished Pitt’s basketball teams, starting with the 1978-1979 team, and eventually...

Jamel Artis pushes the ball inside against Notre Dame.  Nikki Moriello | Visual Editor

Pitt basketball jumps in both polls following road win

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 11, 2016

Following an impressive road win in South Bend, Indiana, the Pitt men’s basketball team saw its rankings jump Monday afternoon. The Panthers’ (14-1, 3-0 ACC) placing spot in the USA Today Sports coaches...

Jamel Artis battles his Duquesne blocker, TySean Powell.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Late run pushes Pitt past Syracuse for first ACC win, 72-61

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2015

The Pitt men's basketball team will enter the new year with some momentum, with its first ACC win already in the books. The Panthers (11-1, 1-0 ACC) used a late surge to pull past Syracuse in the Petersen...

Pitt survives close call against Western Carolina 79-73

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor December 23, 2015

It was a closer game than expected, but the Pitt men’s basketball team surmounted the Western Carolina Catamounts Wednesday evening. The Panthers edged out Western Carolina by a score of 79-73 at...

Jamel Artis pushed the ball down the court.  Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Foul line efficiency helps push Pitt past Morehead State, 72-62

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 13, 2015

Pitt’s offensive formula has remained steady so far, with effective ball movement and smart shot selection spearheading the way, but on Sunday, converting from the foul line prevailed. Led by 29-36...

Sterling Smith takes a floater shot.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt prepares for 3-point barrage in Eastern Washington

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 10, 2015

The Pitt men’s basketball team has earned its 6-1 record this season through its versatile and deep roster. But that depth can only prepare the Panthers so much for their upcoming game against Eastern...

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