Shocked and humbled, Pitt’s Blake Hinson adds another highlight by signing with Lakers
Blake Hinson didn’t want to say signing a free-agent contract with the Los Angeles Lakers represented the greatest moment of his 24 years. But the record-setting Pitt forward said it was about as memorable as another important event in his life. “Getting (born) is right up there with this one,”...
Pitt’s Bub Carrington goes to Wizards 14th overall in NBA Draft
After nine consecutive years without a Pitt player’s name being called in the NBA Draft, the drought ended Wednesday night. Guard Bub Carrington, who played only one season at Pitt, was drafted 14th overall in the first round by the Washington Wizards, who acquired the selection in a Wednesday night...
Pitt lands commitment from 4-star cornerback Mason Alexander
Cornerback Mason Alexander became the 18th prospect from the class of 2025 to verbally commit to Pitt on Wednesday, and he may be the most significant to date — for two reasons. 100% COMMITTED @CoachDuzzPittFB @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @coachcsanders #RIPPops #HailToPitt #H2P pic.twitter.com/iLFfFFLZMw— Mason “Money Man” Alexander (@MAlexander_15) June 26, 2024 Alexander,...
Bub Carrington could become 9th Pitt player chosen in 1st round of NBA Draft
The next step in the process of identifying Pitt coach Jeff Capel’s program as a legitimate producer of basketball talent will occur Wednesday night when Carlton “Bub” Carrington is selected — at least, by all projections — in the first round of the NBA Draft. NBA DRAFT: NEED TO KNOWThe...
Pitt’s 2025 recruiting class grows to 17 high school seniors
Pat Narduzzi couldn’t have ordered a better weekend than the one that concluded Sunday. Pitt’s coach received five verbal commitments from class of 2025 propsects on the final official visit weekend of June, four who confirmed their decision on social media and one who remains unidentified. Pitt’s class now includes...
Ex-Pitt freshman guard Bub Carrington will get a chair in the coveted green room at the NBA Draft
Former Pitt guard Bub Carrington will have a front-row seat at the outset of his NBA career. Carrington is among 24 players invited to sit in the green room at the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 26. Carrington spent only one season at Pitt, but...
Harrisburg defensive back Shawn Lee commits to Pitt, 13th prospect in Panthers’ class of 2025
Pitt landed one of the most productive high school players in Pennsylvania on Wednesday when Harrisburg High School defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. pledged to enroll next year. Truly Blessed & Grateful. Committed !!???????? #h2p @CoachDuzzPittFB @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @coachcsanders @PittPanthers247 @Pitt_FB @PRZPAvic @FQPitt pic.twitter.com/xkbYnfszFG— Shawn Lee, Jr (@Shawny_Lee8) June 19, 2024...
Pitt promotes safeties coach Cory Sanders to assistant head coach
Pitt assistant coach Cory Sanders, who has sent three safeties to the NFL and has one of the top crops at that position this season, has been promoted to assistant head coach. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi made the announcement Tuesday. Sanders, 39, is approaching his seventh season at Pitt. While...
England native Akram Elnagmi ready to bring finesse to Pitt’s offensive line
English-born offensive lineman Akram Elnagmi, the most physically imposing 2025 recruit who has committed to Pitt, admits he must become a more aggressive pass blocker. “I like to play with a lot of finesse. I’m really patient with my strikes. I don’t really play too aggressive in the pass game,”...
Pitt lands commitment from British offensive lineman Akram Elnagmi
Pitt received its 12th verbal commitment from the class of 2025 on Saturday when Akram Elnagmi, an offensive tackle who comes from Loughborough, England, pledged to enroll next year. He attends school at the NFL Academy, a developmental school for student-athletes in his hometown. Pitt Family, I’m coming home. 1000%...
Pitt will play Mississippi State in this year’s SEC/ACC Challenge
Pitt coach Jeff Capel’s wish to improve the competitive level of the Panthers’ nonconference schedule might have received a boost Wednesday when matchups were announced for this season’s SEC/ACC Challenge. Pitt will play at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., on Dec. 4. All 16 matchups were revealed by ACC and...
Pat Narduzzi’s lessons learned from his father include ‘toughness’ and carrying a rosary into every game
Pat Narduzzi said he learned much about the coaching profession from his father, Bill, including “a mind for football … toughness … and the ability to communicate and relate to players.” Those are important, if nonspecific, traits and skills every coach needs. But while sitting down with veteran ACC Network...
Pitt secures verbal commitments from 3 2025 prospects, including H.S. teammates in Maryland
The final three of Pitt’s five most recent verbal commitments revealed themselves Monday when defensive end Julian “JuJu” Anderson, outside linebacker Justin Thompson and wide receiver DaMarion Fowlkes publicly announced their plans to enroll next year. All three are rated three-star prospects by Rivals.com. Let a dog roam and he’ll...
Florida 3-star wide receiver Ja’Kyrian Turner joins Pitt’s prospects class of 2025
Pitt added a potential future play-maker Sunday when Ja’Kyrian Turner, a three-star wide receiver from Wildwood, Fla., verbally pledged to enroll in 2025. #AGTG 1000% COMMITTED???? Go Panthers ????!! @CoachDuzzPittFB @Pitt_FB @LindseyLamar5 @Kb1Raw @CoachJjLaster @PghSportsNow @sshsraiders @EarlEverett @CGauntlett33 @YourhighnessM48 #H2P #Hail2Pitt #TheBurghIsJumpin pic.twitter.com/EunQ4ifJI5— Ja’Kyrian “Boosie” Turner???? (@Jakyrian_Turner) June 9, 2024...
Pitt lands verbal commitment from 2025 tight end prospect Max Hunt
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi secured a verbal commitment Saturday from 2025 three-star prospect Max Hunt, a tight end at H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, Fla. Hunt said commiting to Pitt was a no-brainer for him. I’m Home????!!????????#H2P pic.twitter.com/wXaYItUizz— Max Hunt (@Max_Hunt8) June 8, 2024 “I’ve known that Pitt is...
Pat Narduzzi tells ACC Network Pitt’s transfer portal defections were no ‘gigantic loss’
Barely six months after a 3-9 finish to Pitt’s football season and less than 13 weeks before he’ll have the opportunity to start making amends, Pat Narduzzi said he feels good about the team’s new and emerging players while believing losses in the transfer portal are no big deal. Narduzzi...
Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Aaron Donald and Manti Te’o debut on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are up for election to the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. The ballot for the Hall of Fame class to be announced in January was released by the National Football Foundation on Monday. It includes 77 players and nine coaches from...
First Call: Troy Fautanu on specific fix he needs to make switching sides; James Conner on his future in Arizona
Monday’s “First Call” features some introspective analysis from Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Troy Fautanu. We also get an update on Gerrit Cole’s rehab. James Conner makes his future intentions known. And we have a belated anniversary to celebrate on the Penguins front. Figuring it ‘aht Steelers’ first-round draft choice...
What’s next for ACC as it enters a new season amid constant change in college sports?
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — In each of the past three years, the ACC’s annual spring meetings ended with familiar refrains and messaging — of hope; of strength; of maintaining its place in the hierarchy of college athletics — only for massive change to imperil the conference in the months to...
Pitt forward Jorge Diaz Graham out 8 weeks after core muscle surgery
Pitt soon-to-be junior Jorge Diaz Graham suffered more bad luck on the injury front, the Panthers announced Friday, as the 6-foot-11 forward underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Diaz Graham is expected to miss eight weeks. This past season, he appeared in 16 games for Pitt off the...
Former Jeannette defensive lineman Anthony Johnson transfers to Pitt
Pitt appears to be the final stop on Anthony Johnson’s twisting and turning tour of college football. Johnson, a burly pass rusher who has become a regular in the NCAA transfer portal, announced he is joining the Panthers after initially committing to Mississippi State and, before that, to Illinois. A...
Kickoff times, TV details released for 5 Pitt football games
Kickoff times and television broadcast details for five of Pitt’s 2024 football games were revealed Thursday, including the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl with West Virginia, set for Sept. 14 at Acrisure Stadium. The Panthers and Mountaineers will kick off at 3:30 p.m., with either ESPN or ESPN2 handling...
Pitt drops 12-2 decision to North Carolina, bows out of ACC Tournament
Pitt’s baseball season ended Thursday in ACC Tournament pool play when the Panthers dropped a 12-2 decision to top-seeded North Carolina (42-12), the No. 7 team in the nation. Combined with an 8-1 loss to Wake Forest on Wednesday, Pitt was outscored 20-3 in the tournament in Charlotte, N.C. The...
Pitt loses to Wake Forest in Panthers’ 1st game in ACC Tournament
Pitt’s first day of pool play in the ACC Tournament did not go well for the Panthers, who lost an 8-1 decision Wednesday to No. 22 Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C. Pitt senior outfielder Dom Popa was 2 for 3 with a double and was hit by a pitch twice....
After hitting 5 home runs in victory vs. Miami, Pitt will meet Wake Forest in its 1st ACC Tournament game
Pitt’s baseball team (26-27, 10-20 ACC) won seven of its last nine regular-season games, including a 10-7 victory Saturday against Miami in Coral Gables, Fla., to nail down a berth in the ACC Tournament for the fourth consecutive season. The Panthers won the game in grand, long-ball fashion, scoring nine...
