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

Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt men’s basketball aims to fix rebounding woes with added frontcourt depth

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor August 30, 2015

For junior center Michael Young, every basketball season comes down to three words: tournament or bust. Last season, the team’s season ended with a whimper, losing in embarrassing fashion to George...

Five factors are key to Pitts finishing season strong

Five factors are key to Pitt’s finishing season strong

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2015

As Pitt (19-10, 8-7 ACC) enters the homestretch of the regular season, the team is hoping to avoid any blemishes on its resumé before traveling to Greensboro for the ACC tournament. With a manageable...

Young playing up to bigger competition

Young playing up to bigger competition

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2015

At 6-foot-9, Michael Young is a large human being by most standards.But on the basketball court, Pitt’s sophomore center seems tiny, constantly going up against behemoths one to four inches taller than...

Pitt hangs on late against Georgia Tech, wins second straight game

Pitt hangs on late against Georgia Tech, wins second straight game

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 17, 2015

The Pitt men’s basketball team relied on a largely three-part offensive attack to win its second straight game.Hosting Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon at Petersen Events Center, the double digit scoring...

Rebounding an ongoing shortcoming for Panthers

Rebounding an ongoing shortcoming for Panthers

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor January 11, 2015

After an underwhelming start to the 2014-2015 season and a disappointing 1-2 record to begin ACC play, the Pitt men’s basketball team has a big problem — literally.Under head coach Jamie Dixon, the...

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