Conference Power Rankings: ACC is Duke’s domain
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
January 6, 2020
As the halfway mark of the college basketball season approaches, ushering in the marathon of conference play across the nation, one thing is clear –– parity is this year’s defining trait.
Panthers stifled at No. 1 Louisville, 64-46
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Though the Panthers came in with confidence and a five-game win streak, they left as just another victim to the Cardinals’ buzzsaw, scoring a season-low points total in the 64-46 loss.
Column: Pitt’s best player is … Justin Champagnie?
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Justin Champagnie has done more than just contribute as a newcomer — he has perhaps become the Panthers’ best player.
Agree to disagree: Gauging the take meter after Pitt-FSU
By Sean Tierney and Kyle Saxon, Staff Writers
November 8, 2019
Two TPN staff writers break down which of the emerging takes from Pitt's first game are valid and which are simply bogus.
Takeaways from Pitt basketball’s SRU scrimmage
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
A 51-point exhibition win against a lesser opponent might seem above analysis, but Pitt men’s basketball showed some strengths — and weaknesses — that could carry over into the regular season.
ACC Basketball Preview: Duke poised to repeat as champs
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
While the top four basketball teams in the ACC are abundantly clear, the rest of the conference is largely up for grabs.
McGowens, Panthers poised to take next step
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball is still in the middle of a massive rebuild and that means their young stars will have to grow up quick. Sophomore guard Trey McGowens and his team are ready to take that next step.
Take 5: Fitzpatrick, Fury, Futility
By TPN Staff
September 19, 2019
In this week’s column, our staff weighs in on a couple Pittsburgh-related storylines — one hopeful, one bleak — and also shines a light on the incredible career of heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury.
Panther Spotlight: Kizza, Lund will build on stunning seasons
By Kyle Saxon, for The Pitt News
September 3, 2019
Edward Kizza and Kayla Lund wasted no time dazzling in respective season openers and will look to one-up All-ACC performances in 2018, while Deslin Alexandre tries to replace an All-conference performer on his own squad.
Take 5: Colts, Contracts and Corruption
August 28, 2019
With football season just around the corner, The Pitt News sports staff tackles everything from Andrew Luck’s retirement to the NCAA’s questionable transfer rules.