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
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
May 13, 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.
NCAA takes first steps toward athlete compensation
By Stephen Thompson, Summer 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.
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.
Pitt target Murphy III chooses Virginia
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
April 13, 2020
With sophomore Rice transfer Trey Murphy III — who had previously put Pitt in his top four finalists — committing to Virginia on Monday, the Panthers are starting to run out of options.
Michael chooses Elon, Pitt eyeing Murphy III
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
April 7, 2020
After striking out on several top prospects in recent weeks, Pitt basketball is looking for Rice transfer Trey Murphy III or 2020 recruit William Jeffress to fill its last two scholarships.
Pitt’s future is bright with Hugley, Hood-Schifino
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
March 26, 2020
Pitt hasn't had a winning season in the post-Jamie Dixon era — but with a pair of outstanding prospects set to join the team over the next few years, fans can expect the Panthers to return to their winning ways.
Projecting the makeup of Pitt’s post-transfer roster
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2020
Recently, Pitt men’s basketball’s roster became subject to college basketball’s ever-volatile transfer portal. Now the Panthers are trying to use it to bolster a crop of already talented newcomers.
Boissonneault adds three new players to Pitt lacrosse
By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer
March 19, 2020
Despite the cancellation of all ACC spring sports, head lacrosse coach Emily Boissonneault has powered through, announcing the addition of three new players from the Pitt club team on Thursday.
Pitt getting back on track with latest recruiting cycle
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
The latest Pitt recruiting cycle has been unusually generous, with both football and basketball nabbing some of their highest rated recruits in recent memory.