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

First year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles the ball during Monday night’s game against NC A&T at the Petersen Events Center.

Carrington records fifth triple-double in Pitt history, Panthers dominate NC A&T 100-52

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2023

Coming into the season, Pitt’s backcourt had question marks following their return to the NCAA tournament last season.  First-year guard Carlton “Bub” Carrington, in his first career game, answered...

Senior guard KJ Marshall (12) runs with the ball in an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Takeaways | Pitt basketball handles Pitt-Johnstown, comes away with lessons learned

By Thomas O'Connor, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball came into their exhibition game against Pitt-Johnstown expecting to perform well while learning new things. They left with a list of things to improve upon ahead of next Monday...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks the ball during an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Pitt men’s basketball cruises past Pitt-Johnstown 96-60

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took the floor against Pitt-Johnstown Wednesday night. The Panthers cruised past the Mountain Cats 96-60 in their final tune-up game before the regular season begins on Monday. Four...

Head Coach Jeff Capel stands with players to watch a practice drill during an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Season Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to finally build ‘championship’ program in 2023-24

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2023

When Jeff Capel was hired as the Pitt men’s basketball head coach in 2018, he set the bar high for both himself and the program. “I stand here today honored, excited and ready to go — and to build...

Pitt band members celebrate during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Column | The Oakland Zoo is the best student section in all of college basketball

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

Believe it or not, I’ve only sat in the Oakland Zoo once in my time at Pitt. It was in 2022, when Pitt men’s basketball faced off against Duke during former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s...

Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) stands ready to defend during a drill at an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Staff Picks | Pitt men’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff October 31, 2023

Following a breakout 2022-23 campaign, Pitt men’s basketball hopes to build on last season’s success. The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its picks for how the Panthers will fare this season. Pitt puts...

Junior forward Blake Hinson (2) sits on the ground after making a three-pointer against Boston College as the rest of the team celebrates on Feb. 14.

Feature | Pitt men’s basketball prepares to repeat their success from last season

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

Coming off of a turnaround season, Pitt men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel and his squad hope to continue their success from last year, in which they won two NCAA tournament games. After the departure...

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball forward Papa Amadou Kante will miss the entirety of 2023 with a knee injury

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...

Column | Don’t overlook the success of Pitt basketball

Column | Don’t overlook the success of Pitt basketball

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer March 27, 2023
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.
Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton (11)a and Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) reach for a loose ball during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt basketball’s NCAA tournament run ends in second round with 84-73 loss

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor March 19, 2023
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.
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