By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 8, 2023
On Thursday, Pitt men’s basketball announced that first-year forward Papa Amadou Kante suffered a noncontact knee injury and is out for the regular season.
The loss of Amadou Kante comes two weeks...
The future of Pitt men’s basketball is bright. With the returning stars and the incoming talent, Pitt could return to the NCAA tournament. But no matter what the future holds, the Panthers’ success this season should go down in history.
On the brink of their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2009, No. 11 Pitt basketball’s NCAA tournament run came to a screeching halt at the hands of No. 3 Xavier’s impressive offensive showing.
Pitt faces Xavier, coached by former Pitt guard Sean Miller, in the second round of the NCAA tournament today at 12:10 p.m. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes offers a preview of the second round matchup.
Leadership from Pitt basketball’s student section, the Oakland Zoo, has loyally traveled alongside the team through their NCAA tournament run. They hope to provide both the players and the fans with an extra boost of energy for as long as the Panthers journey lasts.
Pitt men’s basketball moved on to the Round of 32 with a 59-41 blowout against Iowa State. Senior Staff Writer Jack Markowski provides takeaways from the contest.
No. 11 Pitt cruised to a first round upset over No. 6 Iowa State, taking advantage of the Cyclones offensive troubles and winning handily 59-41. It's the Panthers first Round of 64 win since 2014.
Pitt men’s basketball isn’t done yet. The Panthers defeated Mississippi State, earning themselves in the round of 64 and a chance to continue their tournament run. But in their way is Iowa State — a scrappy, defensive-minded team out of the Big-12.
Pitt men’s basketball secured its first NCAA tournament victory in nine years against Mississippi State 60-59. Staff Writer Jack Markowski provides takeaways from the contest
By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 15, 2023
After a seven-year hiatus, the Pitt men’s basketball team returned to the NCAA tournament in dramatic fashion. The Panthers narrowly defeated Mississippi State 60-59, earning their first tournament win since 2014.
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