Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon made a point of emphasizing rebounding after his Panthers were shocked by Hawaii Saturday morning. His players got the message. Derrick Randall set a Maui Invitational record with 21 rebounds, Michael Young grabbed 15 while scoring 27 points and Pittsburgh rode a dominating performance on the glass to beat host Chaminade 81-68 Monday in the opening round of the Maui Invitational. The Swords are a much smaller team than Pitt (3-1), but it was an impressive ... Read More
Pitt Notebook: Derrick Randall Suspended following DUI Arrest
The Pitt basketball program took another hit on Tuesday when the school announced that backup center Derrick Randall would be suspended indefinitely. Randall was arrested early Tuesday on Rutgers University's campus and charged with driving while intoxicated, use of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. “The incident involving Derrick Randall is not only surprising, but incredibly disappointing,” coach Jamie Dixon said in a statement. ... Read More
Pitt’s Derrick Randall out to prove a point
Sometimes a player just needs an opportunity. After spending two seasons sitting on the end of the bench at Rutgers, big man Derrick Randall transferred to Pitt in the offseason where it looks like he will get the opportunity he has been searching for. When a team loses five of their top eight players in terms of minutes played, there are going to be opportunities for players such as Randall to impress the coaching staff This year there is no Steven Adams. There's also no Tray Woodall ... Read More