This time it was a little bit more convincing. After struggling early in their first exhibition game against IUP, the Pitt Panthers had no such problems Friday night in the final exhibition game against Hawaii-Hilo. The Panthers scored the first eight points of the game and never looked back, en route to a 77-45 victory at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt scored 48 points in the paint on the night and were led by juniors J.J. Moore and Talib Zanna who each had13 points and ... Read More
Why Pitt’s James Robinson Should Get the Starting Nod over Trey Zeigler
It’s time for Pitt Panthers' basketball coach Jamie Dixon to get defensive. For the Panthers to compete for another Big East championship in their final year in the conference, that’s pretty much what it comes down to- defense. Long known as one of the country’s better defensive teams under Dixon, last year was a little bit different and something Pitt fans haven’t seen in a very long time. Not only did the Panthers underachieve when it came to winning, missing the NCAA Tournament, they ... Read More
Trey Zeigler Brings Rare Size to Panthers’ Backcourt
It's far too early to call newcomer Trey Zeigler the X-factor to this season for the Pitt Panthers basketball team, but as the season gets closer, he very well could become that. At the very least, Zeigler gives Panthers' head coach Jamie Dixon something that he's never had before as the Pitt head coach- size at the 2-guard spot. Dixon has had some quality guards in the past, a list that includes: Ashton Gibbs, Brad Wanamaker, Jermaine Dixon, LeVance Fields and plenty of others. But the ... Read More
Adams, Woodall Gain Big East Preseason Honors
The Big East Conference basketball coaches came out with their annual Coaches' Poll on Wednesday and the biggest thing coming from that was that seven-foot, 250-pound center Steven Adams was named the Big East Preseason Rookie of the Year. Adams became Pitt’s third preseason Big East Rookie of the Year selection and first since Vonteego Cummings earned the honor prior to the 1995-96 season. Jerome Lane also earned the honor before the 1985-86 campaign. In addition to Adams, point guard ... Read More
Pitt Panthers Basketball Schedule Released
When we last saw Jamie Dixon and the Pitt Men's basketball team, the were putting the finishing touches on a disappointing 2011-12 season by defeating Washington State to win the CBI Tournament. While the 2011-12 season didn't go exactly the way Dixon and company may have planned, the Panthers are hoping for a rebound season this year. As they prepare for the 2012-13, Dixon and the Panthers can really get to work as their schedule has been released for the upcoming campaign. The Panthers ... Read More