The Pitt Panthers are still riding the losing-streak train. The Panthers dropped their sixth-straight game against Clemson on Saturday at the Petersen Events Center by a final score of 67-60. And this despite the fact that Pitt led Clemson 36-31 at the end of the first half. Granted, the loss wasn’t as bad as the Panthers' most recent loss (an embarrassing 106-51 defeat at the hands of the University of Louisville Cardinals), but a loss is still a loss for Pitt head coach Kevin ... Read More
Pitt thoroughly embarrassed by No. 13 Louisville in 106-51 loss
Pitt Panthers head coach Kevin Stallings wouldn't comment on his ejection during the first half of the Panthers’ 106-51 loss to the No. 13 University of Louisville, but he was vocal about the crushing defeat. “That’s about as disappointing of a performance that I possibly could imagine,” Stallings said in his postgame press conference. “A lot of things I could say, that I’d like to say, but that was embarrassing, unacceptable, and it’s my responsibility to have them prepared to play better, ... Read More
Jamel Artis, Michael Young each score 30 in win over Marshall
The Pittsburgh Panthers are going to have a big question mark when it comes time for seniors Jamel Artis and Michael Young to graduate — who will lead the team? Both Artis and Young have been huge for the Panthers this season, and both scored 30 points Wednesday in Pitt’s 112-106 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd. The win is Pitt's fifth in a row. Artis and Young tied for the most points for the Panthers, but it was Sheldon Jeter who led the team in rebounds with 10. However, Artis and ... Read More
Kevin Stallings offers first scholarship; Justice Kithcart decommits
It didn't take long for new Pitt basketball coach Kevin Stallings to get to work. It also didn't take long for the first incoming player to jump ship. Stallings, who won't be introduced until Monday afternoon, has already offered his first scholarship. Stallings already has reached out to four-star 2017 point guard Aaron Thompson and offered him a scholarship. Thompson, who is a current teammate of 2016 Pitt signee, forward Corey Manigault, is ranked as a four-star prospect by Scout and ... Read More
Pitt Basketball signs three during early signing period
The Pitt basketball team announced on Tuesday the signing of three players- Justice Kithcart, Crisshawn Clark and Corey Manigault-during the early signing period. “We have kids that are from good, solid programs and have been with them for a number of years,” said Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon. “They all have good size for their position and they’re good students at the same time. I’m excited about the group. They all come from winning programs and they’re excited about being at the University ... Read More