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 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 11, 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 26, 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.
Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton is fouled by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Preview | Pitt takes on Xavier for a chance at Sweet 16

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • March 19, 2023
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.
Members of the Oakland Zoo at Friday's game against Iowa State in Greensboro, North Carolina.

‘It’s just surreal’: Oakland Zoo leaders travel to Greensboro, reflect on Pitt basketball’s tournament run

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • March 19, 2023
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.
Iowa State forward Hason Ward, left, forward Aljaz Kunc vie for the ball with Pittsburgh forward Jorge Diaz Graham during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Men’s basketball takeaways | Diaz Graham brothers shine, offense needs a spark

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 18, 2023
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.
Pittsburgh forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) battles Iowa State's Robert Jones (12) and Tre King (0) for a rebound during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt captures first NCAA Tournament round of 64 win since 2014, outpaces Iowa State 59-41

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • March 17, 2023
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.
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