PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh announced its complete 2012-13 men’s basketball on schedule on Monday with tipoff times, additional national, ESPN Regional/Big East Network and local television games. Each event on Pitt’s basketball schedule will be televised nationally or regionally in some form. Updates include: *ESPN announced on Monday that Pitt’s Outdoor Midnight Madness/Basketball on Bigelow event on Friday, Oct. 12 will be televised in its entirety on ESPN3 along with live ... Read More
Panthers add athletic point guard to 2013 class
Josh Newkirk, a 6-foot-2, 170 pound guard from Word of God Christian Academy (NC) committed to Pittsburgh Wednesday, choosing the Panthers over the likes of Georgia Tech, Memphis, and Missouri. Newkirk, one of the premier athletes in the 2013 class, is a consensus top-150 prospect, ranking No. 89 and 119 nationally by Scout and Rivals, respectively. His athleticism and quickness allow him to consistently drive the lane and finish above the rim. He’s a combo-guard learning to become a true ... Read More
Pitt Freshman Steve Adams Scouting Report
Bio Steven Adams, aka the Kiwi Phenom, committed to play basketball at Pitt in the summer of 2010. The New Zealand native transferred to Notre Dame Prep (MA) in January in order to be academically eligible. The 19 year old (7/28/93) stands 7 foot tall and weighs 250 pounds. He’s rated the No. 5 overall player in the 2012 class by both Rivals and Scout. Adams is the youngest of 18 children, all of whom are at least 6’5”. His sister Valerie is a two-time gold medalist in the shot put. For a ... 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
Duquesne Mens Basketball Schedule 2012-2013
A total of seven home games - including three in three days as part of the 2012 Legends Classic - highlight the 14-game non-conference portion of Duquesne University's 2012-13 men's basketball schedule announced today. The Dukes, in their first season under head coach Jim Ferry, will open at Albany on Nov. 9. DU will then take part in the Legends Classic with an opening round game at one of four potential sites (Georgetown, Georgia, Indiana or UCLA) between Nov. 11-15. Duquesne will host ... Read More
Eight From BIG EAST Taken in 2012 NBA Draft
NEWARK, N.J. – BIG EAST teams placed four players among the top 15 selections in the 2012 NBA Draft Thursday night at the Prudential Center, marking the second time in four years that the league produced four top-15 picks. The BIG EAST had five players chosen in the first round of the draft, marking the most first-round selections since seven players from the league were taken in the 2006 draft. Eight players were taken overall - the third time in four years that the BIG EAST had at least ... Read More
Duquesne Basketball 2012-2013 Recruiting Class
New Duquesne Dukes head coach Jim Ferry announced his inaugural recruiting class on Tuesday, as the team will welcome five new recruits to the squad, with four eligible to play in 2012-2013. The class features three guards, including Jeremiah Jones of Gary Ind,, Derrick Colter of Forestville, Md., and junior college transfer Marvin Binney of Toronto, Ontario who will be entering his sophomore season. All three should be expected to receive a shot at playing time given the departures of Mike ... Read More