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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

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Wilson leads scorers as Pitt topples Central Arkansas, 100-47

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2015

After watching his team lose by 53 points, Central Arkansas coach Russ Pennell was blunt about their performance. “We just ran into a buzzsaw today,” Pennell said. “Everything they did was good,...

Pitt takes on Duquesne in the City Game Friday at 7pm at the Consol Energy Center.  TPN File Photo

Pitt, Duquesne renew annual City Game matchup Friday

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 3, 2015

On the outside, the yearly Pitt-Duquesne basketball series — dubbed the City Game — seems to have all the qualities of a legitimate rivalry. They’ve played each other since 1932, the two programs...

Pitt men’s basketball adds three in early signing period

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 17, 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 1, 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...

Men's 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 1, 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 Pitt's 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 1, 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,...

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