Jamie Dixon and the Pitt basketball program now has a couple additional scholarships to hand out thanks to the transfer of Trey Zeigler and Steven Adams declaring for the NBA Draft. Dixon took care of one of those free scholarships by signing Jamel Artis to a National Letter of Intent. Artis is out of Baltimore, MD. and attended Notre Dame Prep, Mass. where he averaged 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists per game during the 2012-13 season. At 6'7", he is considered a combo ... Read More
Steven Adams Declares for 2013 NBA Draft
When he was recruited to come to Pitt, many expected Steven Adams to be a one-and-done player. Despite a less than spectacular freshman campaign, that's become a reality. According to a University of Pittsburgh press release, Adams announced on Tuesday that he will make himself available for the 2013 NBA Draft. Adams intends to sign with an agent, which means he can't change his mind and return to school. “In discussing options with my family and Coach Dixon, I feel that it is in my ... Read More
Reaction to the Jamie Dixon extension
After yet another early exit from the NCAA Tournament, there was a lot of speculation that Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon would elect to head out west to USC following his 10th season on the Panthers bench. But Dixon quickly put an end to any speculation by signing a 10-year extension that will keep him with the university until the 2022-23 season. He stated that he wanted to "finish his career at the University of Pittsburgh," and that “Pitt and Pittsburgh are home.” If there is one coach ... Read More
Let the speculation on Jamie Dixon’s future begin
Coming off yet another early exit in the NCAA Tournament, it's the time of year where everyone can speculate on the future of Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon. Dixon has been rumored for the past couple of years for job openings around the country, but this year the speculation could be closer to turning into reality. As Pitt prepares to head to the ACC next season, the only question remaining is will Dixon be accompanying them? It's been highly rumored that Dixon and USC are a perfect fit, but ... Read More
Wichita State vs. Pitt NCAA Tournament preview
The Pitt Panthers basketball team has been busy preparing for their second round opponent in the 2013 NCAA Tournament, the Wichita State Shockers. The Shockers are familiar to Jamie Dixon and his staff as Pitt played Wichita State three years ago in a tournament in Kansas City during the 2009-10 season. "As soon as I saw we were going to play them I knew how they played," said Dixon. "I know Coach Marshall and how he has played over the years. Without seeing them you can get a good idea of ... Read More
Tray Woodall’s passing of the torch to James Robinson
There comes a time in every freshman’s first season when they are no longer a freshman and instead are expected to be a major contributor as both the conference tournaments and NCAA Tournament approaches. That is the case for Pitt point guard James Robinson. Unlike many freshmen who make the transition from high school basketball to the Division I game, Robinson has played a big role in the Panthers success all season long, However the DeMatha Catholic product may have officially told ... Read More
Pitt’s Taylor and Woodall go out winners as Panthers defeat Villanova
There have been plenty of great Big East Conference moments at the Petersen Events Center over the years, but with the upcoming move to the ACC, the Pitt Panthers will be turning a new chapter in making history at The Pete. Thanks to a big effort in overtime from Talib Zanna and a couple big clutch three-pointers from freshman James Robinson, the Panthers closed their chapter of Big East history the same way they started it- with a win as No. 23 Pitt knocked off Villanova 73-64 in their final ... Read More
Tray Woodall, Dante Taylor prepare for final Pitt home game
When the Pitt Panthers host the Villanova Wildcats Sunday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center, it won't represent the final game of the careers for Panthers' seniors Tray Woodall and Dante Taylor, but it will represent something of equal importance. Sunday afternoon is the final home game of the season for the Panthers, which means it is the final time Woodall and Taylor will get to play in front of the Oakland Zoo. "It will be emotional," said Woodall. "I said I wouldn't be one of ... Read More
Pitt flicks the switch in rout of South Florida
In Pitt’s victory Sunday over St. Johns, it looked like the Panthers simply flicked a switch to heat up at both ends of the floor in the second half. They flicked that same switch Wednesday night against South Florida. After struggling offensively for much of the game, the Panthers turned it on in the second half in a 64-44 Big East Conference victory. Trailing 30-28 in the second half with just under 16 minutes remaining, and shooting only 27.6 percent for the game, the Panthers ... Read More
Pitt proves its mettle in upset over No. 6 Syracuse
Many have said that the Pitt Panthers basketball team was a product of a soft schedule and really hasn’t beaten anyone this season. Those critics can’t say that anymore after Jamie Dixon’s team defeated No. 6 Syracuse 65-55 Saturday in front of a packed house at the Petersen Events Center. It was an old-school performance from the Panthers, who played as physical of a game as they have had in years, dominating the glass holding a 39-24 rebounding edge. “I was obviously happy with the ... Read More