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 graduate student forward Mouhamadou Gueye (15) and Vanderbilt's Terren Frank (15) compete for possession of the ball during Wednesday’s game against Vanderbilt University at the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Pitt’s short-term identity crisis threatens long-term health of program

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 29, 2021
In the wake of two more brutal losses for Pitt men’s basketball, Sports Editor Stephen Thompson argues that a lack of identity is driving Pitt’s struggles and that the long-term health of the program lies in young hands.
Pittsburgh's Daniel Oladapo (4) passes the ball as Towson's Cameron Holden defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh.

Pitt reserves spark winning run in 63-59 win over Towson

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 19, 2021
Led by the bench, Pitt men’s basketball pulled out a narrow — but nonetheless “huge” in Jeff Capel’s words — 63-59 win over Towson on Friday night at the Pete.
John Hugley (23) scores during the men’s basketball exhibition vs. Gannon on Nov. 1 at the Petersen Events Center.

Burton returns as Pitt sneaks past UNCW, 59-51, to earn first win

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 17, 2021
Nothing has come easy for Pitt men’s basketball so far this season, even its first win. The Panthers almost let leads as big as 17 slip away from them, but ultimately did just enough to pull out their first win, 59-51 over UNC Wilmington on Tuesday night.
West Virginia guard Malik Curry (10) works the ball as Pittsburgh guard Onyebuchi Ezeakudo (31) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

Panthers fall to WVU, 74-59, in 188th Backyard Brawl

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 13, 2021
In front of an animated home crowd, Pitt and West Virginia played a game befitting its nickname. In a chippy matchup between rivals, the Panthers succumbed to “Press Virginia,” turning the ball over 32 times in a 74-59 loss to the Mountaineers.
Forward John Hugley (23) and another player attempt to catch a rebound.

The Citadel routs Pitt, 78-63, in season opener

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 10, 2021
Pitt men’s basketball was thoroughly outplayed by The Citadel in a season opening loss on Tuesday night. Jason Roache and Hayden Brown combined for 46 points to help the Bulldogs down the Panthers, 78-63.
Pitt guard Ithiel Horton (12) holds the ball at an exhibition contest against Gannon University last Monday at the Petersen Events Center.

Ithiel Horton suspended indefinitely after Saturday arrest

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 8, 2021
Pitt athletics suspended guard Ithiel Horton indefinitely on Monday, following assault charges filed against him after allegedly hitting a police officer in the face on Saturday morning in the South Side.
Pitt men’s basketball players huddle at the exhibition game versus Gannon University Monday night, as head coach Jeff Capel looks on.

Men’s basketball hopes to recover from roster turnover in Capel’s fourth year

By Jermaine Sykes, For The Pitt News • November 2, 2021
Pitt men’s basketball isn’t expected to do much this season, but those within the program see an opportunity to exceed expectations with a revamped roster in Jeff Capel’s fourth season at the helm.
Nike Sibande during the Pitt men’s basketball game against NC State last season.

Sibande suffers ACL injury, will miss 2021-22 season

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 2, 2021
Nike Sibande will miss the 2021-22 season after suffering an ACL tear in men’s basketball’s exhibition game vs. Gannon Monday night.
Femi Odukale (2) dribbles the ball forward in the Pitt men’s basketball exhibition against Gannon University.

Gueye shines as men’s basketball routs Gannon in exhibition, 89-64

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • November 1, 2021
Mouhamadou Gueye’s double-double, steady play from two lead guards and a second-half spark from William Jeffress propelled Pitt men’s basketball to an 89-64 win over Gannon in a Monday night exhibition game at the Pete.
John Hugley (23) attempts to pass the ball at the Pitt men’s basketball practice on Sept. 30.

Column | Frontcourt front and center in men’s basketball scrimmage

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • October 12, 2021
Pitt men’s basketball is breaking in a lot of new pieces, and sports editor Stephen Thompson argues that Saturday’s open scrimmage offered a brief but informative look at how these fresh faces will fit together on the court.
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