Nike Sibande case shines a light on NCAA's broken transfer waiver system
Nike Sibande wants to play at Pitt this year. Miami (Ohio) is blocking Sibande's path and not being honest about it. The NCAA's transfer waiver system allowed it all to happen.
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2020 Schedule
13th in ACC
- 11/6W 63-61
- 11/9L 75-70
- 11/12W 71-57
- 11/15L 68-53
- 11/18W 63-50
- 11/21W 66-41
- 11/25W 63-59
- 11/27W 72-59
- 12/3W 71-60
- 12/61L 64-46
- 12/16W 59-50
- 12/20W 79-53
- 12/30W 87-79
- 1/4L 69-65
- 1/8W 73-65
- 1/12L 66-58
- 1/1411L 73-68
- 1/18W 66-52
- 1/22W 74-72
- 1/25L 69-61
- 1/289L 79-67
- 2/2W 62-57
- 2/5L 80-72
- 2/8W 73-64
- 2/12L 72-52
- 2/15L 67-57
- 2/188L 82-67
- 2/22L 59-56
- 2/26L 72-49
- 2/29L 77-73
- 3/4L 73-57
- 3/10W 81-72
- 3/11L 73-58
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Packer & Durham Hour 1: Pitt Takeover
It's a Pitt Takeover today on Packer & Durham. We visit with Pitt Quarterback Kenny Pickett who had one of the best seasons in the ACC behind only Trevor Lawrence. Plus Head Basketball Coach Jeff Chapel stops by to talk Pitt Basketball and the challenges he has face in recruiting during the Covid=19 pandemic.
Hood-Schifino backs out of pledge to Pittsburgh
Jalen Hood-Schifino is reopening his recruitment after saying he would suit up for Pittsburgh in 2022.
Touted Canadian guard Mane staying in NBA draft
Canadian guard Karim Mane, considered a five-star prospect by ESPN's recruiting analysts, has elected to sign with an agent and keep his name in the 2020 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Winners and losers of college basketball's transfer season
Lots of players moved destinations this offseason. Here are the programs that fared the best on the college basketball free-agent market and those that saw a slew of unforeseen departures.
Pitt, WVU add 2 years to hoops 'Backyard Brawl'
The men's basketball version of the "Backyard Brawl" rivalry between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through the 2022-23 season.
Ranking the top 50 individual seasons of the one-and-done era
From Zion to Jimmer to D-Rose, John Gasaway ranks the best individual seasons in men's college basketball since 2007.
Pitt, Duquesne won't resume 'City Game' in 2020
The annual "City Game" between the Pitt and Duquesne basketball teams will remain on hiatus for a second straight year.
Pitt sports leaders donate to vaccine research
Pittsburgh college and professional sports leaders have donated a combined $800,000 to a center trying to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus.
Ranking the 25 best college basketball coaching hires of the past 25 years
Which active college coaches were memorable hires? From Roy to Coach Cal to Penny, we look at the best since 1995.
Pitt loses another player with McGowens' transfer
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh guard Trey McGowens is transferring, the second high-profile departure from the rebuilding program in less than a week.McGowens averaged 11.5
Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round
Devon Daniels scored 23 points to help North Carolina State beat Pittsburgh 73-58 in Wednesday’s second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Champagnie slams the offensive board (0:30)
McGowens rattles the rim with the one-handed slam (0:19)
Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72
Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points, and Pittsburgh defeated Wake Forest 81-72 in the opening round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Tuesday.
Alvarado, Devoe pace Georgia Tech's 73-57 win over Pitt
Jose Alvarado scored 23 points, Michael Devoe added 13 and Georgia Tech won its third straight game with a 73-57 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems' surge
Reserve forward Jericole Hellems scored 16 points and sparked a second-half comeback to give N.C. State’s NCAA Tournament hopes a boost in a 77-73 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.
3 Pitt seniors make their first career starts (0:33)
Yes, the ACC's down, but coaches think that story might be changing
It has been an odd season for college basketball's most storied conference. ACC coaches want you to know the season isn't over.
Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56
Kihei Clark scored 17 points as Virginia held off a late charge to top Pittsburgh 59-56 on Saturday afternoon.
Pitt's Johnson steals it from behind, draws and-1 (0:26)
Johnson's clutch steal leads to McGowen's triple (0:17)
NCAA places Pitt hoops, football on probation
The NCAA has placed the Pittsburgh basketball and football programs on three years' probation for coaching violations from 2015 to 2018.
Williams leads No. 8 Florida State past Pittsburgh 82-67
Patrick Williams is feeling more comfortable, and the freshman’s play has the rest of the ACC very uncomfortable.
Williams leads No. 8 Florida State past Pittsburgh 82-67
Patrick Williams scored 16 points, Anthony Polite had 10 points and six rebounds and No. 8 Florida State pulled away in the second half, beating Pittsburgh 82-67 on Tuesday night.
2019-20 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | 16-4 | - | 26-5 |
| Duke | 15-5 | 1 | 25-6 |
| Louisville | 15-5 | 1 | 24-7 |
| Virginia | 15-5 | 1 | 23-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-9 | 5 | 17-14 |
| NC State | 10-10 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Notre Dame | 10-10 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Syracuse | 10-10 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Clemson | 9-11 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Virginia Tech | 7-13 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Miami | 7-13 | 9 | 15-16 |
| Boston College | 7-13 | 9 | 13-19 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-14 | 10 | 16-17 |
| North Carolina | 6-14 | 10 | 14-19 |
| Wake Forest | 6-14 | 10 | 13-18 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game65.2363rd
Rebounds Per Game34.2295th
Assists Per Game12.2286th
Points Allowed65.7
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 24-27 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 26 |