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 football helmets.

Pitt football boasts one of the nation’s top recruiting classes for 2024

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • June 28, 2023
After years of failing to compete with the nation’s best teams in recruiting, Pitt football’s luck is finally changing. The Panthers’ 2024 recruiting class currently ranks 19th in the nation and boasts some impressive talent.
A pile of Pitt footballs.

Pitt football headed in new direction with first-year players

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer • June 13, 2023
Pitt football underwent a roster overhaul this offseason as many key contributors moved on to the next level, opening up playing time for the Panthers’ newcomers. Senior Staff Writer Jack Markowski previews the first-year players that could step up and make an impact for Pitt in the 2023 season.
A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continuing to add talent in the offseason

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • May 30, 2023
Pitt Men’s Basketball reloaded its roster as it aims to compete at the top of the ACC in 2023-24. Assistant Sports Editor Jermaine Sykes highlights and gives his opinion on the roster's current state.
2022 guard Judah Mintz’s commitment last Friday seems to be just the start of an exciting few months of recruiting for Jeff Capel and his staff. The Panther program will host several more big-name recruits.

Top-recruit Judah Mintz kicks off start to Pitt Basketball’s 2022 recruiting class

By Frankie Richetti, For The Pitt News • June 23, 2021
Pitt secured its first commitment from the 2022 class in four-star guard Judah Mintz on Friday. Mintz chose the Panthers over Georgetown and Penn State, among others.
Of the 21 commits, nine chose to enroll early at Pitt and are already here on campus, taking classes and working out with the football team.

Pitt football hoping offensive line gets boost on Signing Day

By Carson Zaremski, Staff Writer • February 1, 2021
Pitt football hopes to secure the final two pieces of its 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday’s National Signing Day.
Wide receiver Myles Alston is the newest addition to Pitt’s 2021 recruiting class.

Myles Alston looks to bring versatility for Pitt receiving corps

By Camryn Simons, Staff Writer • September 15, 2020
Ocean Lakes wide receiver Myles Alston became the newest addition to Pitt’s 2021 recruiting class when he tweeted his commitment in April.
Panthers head coach Jeff Capel extended four offers to 2022 prospects on Monday

Men’s basketball offers four prospects on first day of 2022 contact

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • June 16, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball currently boasts the second-best 2022 recruiting class in the country, trailing only Atlantic Coast Conference rival Syracuse. The one caveat: there are only four total commitments in the class spread across four teams. But that will change quickly, as restrictions on contact with players expired at midnight on Monday.
Pitt football powers through pandemic recruiting

Pitt football powers through pandemic recruiting

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • May 12, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of employed Americans to adapt to work from home, and the realm of college sports is no different. Coaches face numerous unfamiliar tasks, which include keeping in touch with athletes, solving scheduling challenges and — above all else — virtual recruiting.
The NCAA Board of Governors announced support in late April for rule changes to allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements.

NCAA takes first steps toward athlete compensation

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • May 12, 2020
Two weeks ago, the NCAA Board of Governors announced a surprising reversal in policy. At a  late April meeting, the board supported rule changes to allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements related to their status as college athletes.
Gallagher caught 25 passes for 491 yards and rushed 36 times for 392 yards as a freshman at Laurel Highlands.

Rodney Gallagher receives Pitt football offer

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 17, 2020
Laurel Highlands freshman Rodney Gallagher, who received a basketball offer from Capel on March 7, announced Thursday that he also received an offer from Pitt football.
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