Pittsburgh

Pitt rebooting again as Jeff Capel enters fourth season

Oct. 20, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel talks to players during an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Pittsburgh. Capel's fourth season in Pittsburgh feels an awful lot like his first. The Panthers are basically starting over following an exodus of big-name contributors. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh Panthers 2/26/2020

Oct. 20, 2021 07:16 AM EDT

Pittsburgh basketball coach Jeff Capel throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Cardinals at Pirates 8/26/2021

Aug. 26, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Woodson bolsters Indiana's roster with Pitt transfer

Apr. 12, 2021 04:03 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — New Indiana coach Mike Woodson spent most of last week trying to persuade his players to stick around. On Monday,...

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) goes to the basket against St. John's guard Julian Champagnie (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Double-double: Champagnie twins enter NBA draft process

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 26, 2021 02:40 AM EDT

St. John's guard Julian Champagnie (2) goes to the basket against Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) and guard Myles Cale (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

St. John's sophomore Champagnie to enter NBA draft process

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 26, 2021 01:38 AM EDT

Pitt forward Justin Champagnie to test NBA waters

Mar. 23, 2021 05:06 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt sophomore forward Justin Champagnie is going to test the NBA waters. Head coach Jeff Capel made the announcement on...

FILE - Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with Keylan Boone (20) after slam dunking the ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Texas Christian in Stillwater, Okla., in this Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, file photo. Cunningham has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Mitch Alcala, File)

The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Pittsburgh guard Nike Sibande (22) reacts after a basket during the second half an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Miami advances past Pitt to face Clemson in ACC tournament

Mar. 09, 2021 04:41 PM EST

Big Sky - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Montana State Bobcats 3/9/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 03:42 PM EST

Miami, left, and Pittsburgh basketball players stand for the National Anthem prior to the start of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Big Sky - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Idaho Vandals 3/9/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 02:08 PM EST

FILE - Virginia Tech coach Mike Young makes a kicking motion during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind., in this Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, file photo. Young was selected the Atlantic Coast Conference coach of the year in voting announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)

Georgia Tech's Wright named AP player of the year for ACC

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2021 11:02 AM EST

Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright (5) grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Duke on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Georgia Tech's Wright, Hokies' Young claim ACC's top honors

Mar. 08, 2021 12:56 PM EST

Dawes scores 21 as Clemson defeats Pitt 77-62 in finale

Mar. 06, 2021 02:32 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Al-Amir Dawes scored a season-high 21 points, knocking down five 3-pointers, and Clemson defeated Pitt 77-62 on Saturday to end the...