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
Duquesne begins Gulf Coast Showcase, plays New Orleans
Duquesne (1-0) plays its second game in four days, hosting New Orleans (0-1) Monday night at the Palumbo Center. The Privateers opened the season with a 79-61 loss at Bowling Green. The Dukes are 71-39 in non-conference games at the Palumbo Center and 41-12 in non-conference home games since 2007-08, according to goduquesne.com. In its exhibition game against Division II Urbana, Duquesne’s leading scorers included senior guards Derrick Colter and Micah Mason and junior center Darius ... Read More
Dukes roll past Seton Hill in 100th season opener
Three Duquesne players scored 15 points to earn the 96-71 victory against Seton Hill on the Dukes’ 100th season opener. Junior center Darius Lewis achieved a career-high 15 points, while senior guards Micah Mason and Derrick Colter each contributed to holding the Division II Griffins to 38.0 percent shooting. Junior forward Noah Davis led Seton Hill with 15 points, all being 3-pointers. Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry said the Dukes have to instill a “killer instinct” to ensure the team ... Read More
Pitt game vs. Gonzaga cancelled after first half
For Jamie Dixon and the Pitt Panthers basketball team, the trip to Okinawa, Japan for the Armed Forces Classic against No. 9 Gonzaga was to be an early measuring stick on how the new look Panthers would measure up against good competition after a disappointing 2014-15 campaign. Unfortunately, Pitt only got half the chance to find out. After one half of play, the officials decided to cancel the rest of the game due to unsafe floor conditions. At the time of the decision to stop the ... Read More
Duquesne to host Seton Hill in second exhibition game
Fresh off a convincing 91-62 win against Division II Urbana, the Duquesne Dukes will host another DII foe when they face the Seton Hill Griffons in an exhibition contest with tip off set for 7 p.m. at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Micah Mason got off to a strong start in the Dukes season debut Tuesday night, hitting four three-pointers and leading the team with 16 points in only 19 minutes of play. Dukes head coach Jim Ferry played 15 players against the overmatched Blue Knights and 12 scored ... Read More
Robert Morris men’s basketball poised to repeat success
Robert Morris men’s basketball is gearing up for another season on the hardwood. Winning an NCAA tournament game for the first time since 1983 against North Flordia, the Colonials fell to the number one ranked Duke Blue Devils in the round of 64. Fresh off a new contract, coach Andy Toole is entering his sixth year as head coach of the Robert Morris men’s basketball program. In the last eight years, the Colonials take ownership of a 183-96 (.656) record, which is a school and NEC record over ... Read More
Dukes earn exhibition win over Urbana
Micah Mason and Darius Lewis led the Dukes with 16 points each, helping Duquesne to an 91-62 exhibition win over Urbana at the A.J. Palumbo Center Tuesday evening. Lewis scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half while Mason hit four 3-pointers in the first seven minutes of the second half. Derrick Colter added 15 points and Jeremiah Jones put up 11 points. Lewis’ 16 points surpassed his regular season career high of 11 points he scored last year against UTPA. Mike Newton led Urbana with 14 ... Read More
Dukes begin season, face Urbana in exhibition
The Duquesne Dukes begin 2015-16 season play with an exhibition game against Urbana tonight at 7 p.m. at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Led in their fourth season under head Coach Jim Ferry, the Dukes return four starters: senior guards Derrick Colter and Micah Mason, senior forward Jeremiah Jones and junior center Darius Lewis. The Dukes add to their roster freshmen scholarship players Nakye Sanders, a forward, and Josh Steel, a guard. Freshman forward Zach Snyder will also contend for playing ... Read More
Pitt to take part in 2016 2K Sports Classic
The Pitt Panthers basketball team has had some success in New York City in the past and by the looks of things, they will be headed back to Madison Square Garden in 2016. According to a report by CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Pitt will participate in the 2016 2K Sports Classic alongside Marquette, Michigan and SMU. This season's 2K Sports Classic will be held on Nov. 20 and 22 at Madison Square Garden. The bracket features Duke, Wisconsin, Georgetown and VCU. As part of the Big East ... Read More
Pitt picked to finish 10th in ACC
If Jamie Dixon's Pitt Panthers are going to improve off a disappointing 2014-15 season and return to the NCAA Tournament, it looks as if they will have to surprise a lot of people. The Panthers, who are coming off a 19-15 season in 2014-15, were selected 10th in the ACC as voted upon by the league's media members. North Carolina were tabbed the conference favorites after receiving 60 of 89 first-place votes in Wednesday's preseason poll. Virginia received 18 first-place votes and placed ... Read More