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Sam Clancy averaged a double-double in all four years as a Panther from 1977-1981. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Feeling Retro: Top 5 hoopers to don the Pitt script

By Kevin Bertha | For The Pitt News February 16, 2017

Despite its overall fluctuating performance, the Pitt men’s basketball program has produced a litany of great basketball players throughout its illustrious history. Many have made their marks in the...

Pitt sophomore guard Cameron Johnson misses a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds against Virginia Tech. Donny Falk | Staff Photographer

Feeling Pitted: Panthers find new way to blow sure thing

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 15, 2017

For almost 28 minutes of game time Tuesday night, the Pitt men’s basketball team appeared on the verge of a much-needed third straight ACC win. Then, the Panthers’ 11-point lead against the Virginia...

Pitt sophomore guard Cameron Johnson had a game-high 17 points and a career-high 11 rebounds in the Panthers' 66-63 loss vs. Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Donny Falk | Staff Photographer

Panthers fall prey to Hokies comeback, 66-63

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 14, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team entered its showdown with the Virginia Tech Hokies with a chance to extend its two-game winning streak and make a late-season tournament run. That momentum evaporated...

Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson scored a game-high 22 points in Pitt's 80-75 win vs. Syracuse on Saturday. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Panthers stifle Syracuse for second straight win, 80-75

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 11, 2017

After ending a month-long, eight-game losing streak that prompted some to call for the firing of head coach Kevin Stallings, the Pitt men’s basketball team is now on a winning streak. The Panthers...

Pitt senior forward Michael Young tied a career high with 30 points in the Panthers' 83-72 win at Boston College. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers snap 8-game skid with 83-72 win at Boston College

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 8, 2017

After eight straight losses, the Pitt men’s basketball team is back in the win column — and for now, out of last place in the ACC. Thanks to a vintage performance by senior forward Michael Young...

Senior forward Michael Young had a game-high 24 points in the Panthers' 72-64 loss at Duke Saturday afternoon. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers’ woes continue in 72-64 loss at No. 21 Duke

By Varun Kumar | For The Pitt News February 4, 2017

For the second straight game, the Pitt men’s basketball team gave one of college basketball’s most storied programs all it could handle. And for the second straight time, the Panthers (12-11 overall,...

Pitt senior Jamel Artis attempts a shot during the Panthers' loss to UNC in the 2016 ACC Tournament. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

No end in sight for Panthers’ skid with trip to Carolina looming

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 30, 2017

Most teams would relish the opportunity to travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for a chance to knock off one of the most storied programs in college basketball on national television. But the way...

Pitt senior Jamel Artis tallied 16 points Saturday afternoon in the Panthers' 67-60 loss against Clemson. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Clemson sends Pitt to bottom of ACC standings, 67-60

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 28, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team is now all alone in the cellar. In a matchup of the two last-place teams in the ACC, the Clemson Tigers (12-8 overall, 2-6 ACC) defeated the Panthers (12-9 overall,...

Pitt senior guard Chris Jones drives to the hoop during the Panthers' 106-51 loss vs. Louisville. Evan Meng | Staff

No. 13 Cardinals crush Pitt, 106-51

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 24, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team is making history for all the wrong reasons. Just 10 days after suffering the worst loss in Petersen Events Center history — a 26-point defeat against the Miami Hurricanes...

Pitt senior forward Sheldon Jeter said the Panthers need to match Louisville's intensity in Tuesday's rematch. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers prep for crucial conference showdown with Cardinals

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 23, 2017

Forget making the NCAA Tournament — the Pitt men’s basketball team will need to pull off an upset on Tuesday just to stay out of the ACC’s cellar. Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings said he wasn’t...

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