ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Junior forward Tabari Perry (Cambridge, Md./Cambridge-South Dorchester HS) scored a game-high 18 points and grabbed six rebounds Sunday afternoon as NCAA Division II Slippery Rock University sank Division I Navy, 79-56, in men's basketball exhibition action. The Rock led virtually from the opening tip en route to the victory in the first of two preseason games they will play against Division I competition. The Green and White travel to the University of Michigan for an 8:30 ... Read More
Panthers Get Defensive in win vs. Hawaii-Hilo
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
Dukes Take the Court for the First Time, Beat CMU 74-48
The Duquesne Dukes played host to Division III opponent Carnegie Mellon at the Palumbo Center last night in the first exhibition game of the 2012-2013 season. The game provided fans their first look at new head coach Jim Ferry’s squad. In a streaky showing by the young Duquesne team, versatile sophomore forward Kadeem Pantophlet led the Dukes in scoring with 11 points, while seniors Andre Marhold and Sean Johnson had 10 apiece. Marhold was also a significant contributor elsewhere in the game ... 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
Robert Morris Men Picked 2nd in NEC
Moon Township, Pa. - According to a poll of Northeast Conference (NEC) head coaches, the Robert Morris University men's basketball team has been picked to finish second in the NEC in 2012-13. The poll was released as part of the NEC's inaugural "Social" Media Day event, held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. It marks the seventh consecutive year the Colonials have been picked to finish in the top three in the league, as RMU was tabbed second in 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011 and third in ... 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
Dukes Picked to Finish Last in A-10 Preseason Coaches’ Poll
If the games were played on paper, then the Duquesne Men's Basketball Team wouldn't stand a chance, at least according to the other coaches in the Atlantic 10.. Duquesne was picked to finish last in the Atlantic 10 Conference and did not land any players on the A-10 Preseason All-Conference, All-Defense or All-Rookie teams in the 2012 A-10 Preseason Coaches' Poll. However the other coaches may know what they are talking about as first-year head coach Jim Ferry could have his hands full ... Read More
Pitt Freshman James Robinson Scouting Report
Bio James Robinson, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound point guard from DeMatha Catholic HS (MD) committed to the play for Jamie Dixon and the Panthers in August of 2011. He is considered a 4-star prospect by all major recruiting services, and ESPN ranks him as the No. 4 point guard in the 2012 class, the No. 2 player in the state of Maryland, and the No. 43 player overall. Robinson was a part of the gold medal winning USA team at the 2012 FIBA U18 Americas Championships held in Brazil in June. He ... Read More
Oakland Zoo and Pitt Basketball Unite to Host Charity 3-on-3 Tournament
PITTSBURGH—Pitt students will have the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills when the Oakland Zoo and Pitt Basketball program host their first-ever 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament on Sunday, Sept. 30. Tipoff is set for noon at the Petersen Events Center. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the local Big Brothers Big Sisters Club of Greater Pittsburgh. Pitt Head Coach Jamie Dixon and members of the Pitt men’s basketball team will be present throughout the day. “We were ... Read More