The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt men’s basketball adds three in early signing period

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 18, 2015

With the early recruit signing period coming to a close, the Pitt men’s basketball team announced the three newest members of the Panther Hoops program. A University release announced that Pitt head...

Jamel Artis led Pitt with 21 points

Jamel’s journey: Junior forward steps into leadership role

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2015

High school projections say Jamel Artis’ basketball career wasn’t supposed to go this way — becoming the team’s offensive focal point by his sophomore year and earning NBA draft mentions. Artis...

Mens basketball coach Jamie Dixon increases the emphasis on analytics this year.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Dixon, staff find hidden benefits in advanced analytics

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2015

Trailing by one point with less than 15 seconds left against Notre Dame last season, James Robinson took the ball to his right, spun and hit the game-winning floater. The point guard’s basket may have...

Sterling Smith is one of Pitts three graduate transfers this year.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Trio of transfers prepare for final season at new school

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2015

Rafael Maia, Alonzo Nelson-Ododa and Sterling Smith aren’t going to set school career records for Pitt men’s basketball — but it’s not for lack of talent. Their Pitt careers will only last one...

Damon Wilson goes for a shot at the Blue vs. Gold scrimmage on Sunday.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Pitt hoops showcase new faces in Blue-Gold Scrimmage

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2015

Though he hasn’t appeared in an official contest yet for the Pitt men’s basketball team, Alonzo Nelson-Adoda can check one accomplishment off his season list: make a game-winning shot. With seconds...

Damon Wilson is looking forward to seeing the court after a tough offseason
Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

After trying offseason, Wilson ready for impact on court

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 21, 2015

With the NCAA questioning his academic eligibility following graduation, Pitt basketball commit Damon Wilson was angry. Before the NCAA eventually deemed him eligible for collegiate play in September,...

Wiz Khalifa will perform at the Petersen Events Center on Friday | TNS

Wiz Khalifa to perform at Pitt basketball’s #ZooAfterHours event Friday

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 8, 2015

Pitt basketball's Midnight Madness event will have Panther fans seeing black and yellow. The University announced Pittsburgh native and Grammy-nominated rapper Wiz Khalifa will perform at the event,...

Jay Williams will host Pitts Midnight Madness event #ZooAfterHours | TNS

Jay Williams to host Pitt’s #ZooAfterHours

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 30, 2015

Pitt’s men’s and women’s basketball teams’ first official outing of the season, Midnight Madness, will host a surprising emcee. The University announced Tuesday that Jay Williams, ESPN college...

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Pitt announces addition of Milligan to 2015-2016 roster

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 1, 2015

The Pitt men’s basketball team picked up a last-minute addition to its 2016 class on Tuesday, as it officially announced the signing of former Kilgore College point guard Jonathan Milligan. Milligan,...

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