Former Duquesne forward TySean Powell announced his decision to transfer to the University of the Pacific via Twitter today. Powell, a 6’8 junior, left the Duquesne program in February, saying in his Twitter message, “I would like to thank the Duquesne Basketball Program for allowing me to pursue my dream of playing college basketball, but at this stage in my career I feel it is best to move on to different opportunities that fit me as a player and the family oriented person that I ... Read More
Duquesne adds two graduate transfers to men’s basketball roster
Duquesne head men’s basketball coach Jim Ferry announced Tuesday that graduate transfers Kale Abrahamson (Drake/Northwestern) and Emile Blackman (Niagara) have signed financial aid agreements with the Dukes and will join the men’s program for the 2016-17 season. Abrahamson, a 6-foot-8 forward, brings 95 games of Division I experience to the Dukes. In his last season at Drake, he averaged just over 11 points a game. He began his collegiate career at Northwestern and transferred to Drake ... Read More
Pitt’s Kevin Stallings announces coaching staff
Since being named the new Pitt head basketball coach, the top priority for Kevin Stallings has been to assemble his coaching staff. With the announcement last week that long time Pitt assistant Brandin Knight would not be returning, Stallings quickly moved on to complete his staff. Friday, Stallings officially announced the additions of Tom Richardson and Jeremy Ballard to his coaching staff for the 2016-17 season Friday afternoon. In addition, Stallings will also bring on Dan Cage as ... Read More
Duquesne’s Cumberland Posey elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Cumberland Posey Jr., the first African-American athlete at Duquesne, has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The announcement came on Monday, making Posey the first person to be named to both the National Baseball and Naismith Basketball Halls of Fame. The Pittsburgh native played baseball locally for the Murdock Grays, later known as the Homestead Grays. Posey played basketball at Duquesne from 1916-18, leading the Dukes in scoring for three seasons. Prior to ... Read More
Pitt commit Corey Manigault decommits
As expected, Pitt commit Corey Manigault became the second Panthers recruit to decommit after Pitt hired Kevin Stallings as its new head coach. Manigault follows point guard Justice Kithcart, who also asked for his release from his National Letters of Intent. Manigault, a 6-foot-8 power forward from Fairfax (VA) Paul VI, announced his decision on Twitter. Officially decided to reopen my recruitment — Wop (@CoreyDoeee) March 28, 2016 Maryland, Providence and Temple are among the ... Read More
What does Kevin Stallings bring to the table for Pitt?
Pitt fans have had a good 24 hours now to let the hiring of Kevin Stallings sink in and the opinion really hasn't changed as mostly the entire fan base views this as a terrible hire from athletic director Scott Barnes. But what exactly does Stallings bring to the table as a coach? While personally I am not thrilled with the hire, I'm not dead set against it either. Here's a few areas where Stallings will improve the Panthers in quick time. The biggest improvement will be at ... 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
Vanderbilt’s Kevin Stallings to be named new Pitt coach
According to ESPN, Stallings confirmed that he informed his players that he is taking the Pitt job. Stallings led Vanderbilt into the NCAA Tournament, but was defeated by Wichita State in the First Four. There was speculation that Vanderbilt was expected to sever ties with Stallings, but Stallings found another job before that could happen. Barnes reached out to several candidates, but was spurned by the likes of Sean Miller, Archie Miller and former Pitt head coach Ben Howland. Other ... Read More
Ten potential candidates to replace Jamie Dixon
With the search for Jamie Dixon's replacement already on, here's a look at 10 potential candidates who may be on athletic director Scott Barnes' radar. With Sean Miler already off the list and brother Archie also an extreme long shot, neither are included. The good news for Pitt fans is that Barnes is not just going to settle for anyone. “This is a national job," Barnes said Monday. "The ACC has six teams going to the Sweet 16, most in the history of the NCAA tournament. The platform ... Read More
Pitt reportedly offers Sean Miller coaching job
You can't say Pitt athletic director Scott Barnes isn't proactive. Less than 24 hours after announcing that Jamie Dixon has left the program to take the head coaching job at his alma mater TCU, Barnes reportedly already has an offer on the table for his top candidate. According to KDKA-TV’s Rich Walsh, Arizona head coach Sean Miller has been offered the position. Walsh also notes that there is a 50-50 chance that Miller accepts the position. Despite plenty of previous reports that ... Read More