Tag Archives: Big East Basketball

Dixon makes statement on Pitt’s move to ACC

Moving to a conference with North Carolina and Duke would excite any basketball coach. Schools like Wake Forest, Maryland, and North Carolina State also have rich traditions that would appeal to most anybody. Jamie Dixon is no different. The Panthers … Continue reading

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Gibbs may have blown shot at NBA

Vacation article: This is a re-post from July 7th.  This year was Ashton Gibbs’ chance to be drafted. The opportunity to work his way into the NBA will never be presented in an easier fashion. Thirteen international players and 19 … Continue reading

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Panthers litter pre-season Big East basketball honors list

Too early for Big East basketball projections? Of course not. Jon Rothstein of MSG gives his Conference power-rankings, top freshmen, and player of the year projections in his latest article. Panther fans should be delighted to find out that fab … Continue reading

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Greentree wraps up, Panthers show major improvements

Last night the Greentree Summer League concluded with T.J. McConnell’s team besting Ashton Gibb’s in the championship game. Much to the delight of Pitt fans, some of the young Panthers showed vast improvement over the course of the summer. Pittsburgh … Continue reading

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Big East releases 2011 basketball matchups

After 11 Big East teams squeezed into last year’s NCAA tournament the Conference was tagged as possibly the best ever. Not much will change in 2011-12. Today, the 16-team league announced the pairings for next season. Check out Zagsblog for … Continue reading

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Dixon, Panthers lose out on recruit

The ever elusive star shooting guard Pitt has long searched for will not be Omar Calhoun. Connecticut, the reigning national champion, secured a commitment from Calhoun after his visit. The eighth ranked shooting guard in the class of 2012 is … Continue reading

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Omar Calhoun eyes Connecticut, Pitt as possible destinations

Before Connecticut won the National Championship this season, Pitt appeared to be the clear front runner for 2012 recruit Omar Calhoun. Now, the Christ the King junior lists the Panthers’ Big East rival as high possibility to land his talents. The NBE … Continue reading

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Birch cleans glass in championship win

There is plenty of reason to get excited over incoming McDonald’s All-American Khem Birch. Perhaps best of all though, is Birch’s ability to crash the boards. His rebounding skills are possibly better than any other recruit’s in the 2011 class. … Continue reading

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Pitt scheduled to play against former recruit next season

Two years ago Dwight Miller was a Pitt freshman with raw talent and loads of potential. Miller never reached that potential while playing with the Panthers, but has found a new Division I home. Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News … Continue reading

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Damian Saunders, Pitt prospects on outside looking in

Even in the weakest draft the NBA has seen this decade, local prospects don’t appear on pace find a roster. Pitt’s Gilbert Brown, Brad Wanamaker, and Gary McGhee all sit outside the top 60 in most mock drafts. Duquesne’s Damien … Continue reading

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Gibbs return keeps Pitt in Big East title contention

The return of Ashton Gibbs to the Panthers ensures that Pitt will once again be in the race for a Big East title. Adam Zagoria’s post on Zagsblog.com ranks the Big East next year, and Pitt makes its usual appearance … Continue reading

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Brown is best possibility to be NBA’s next Panther

Often labeled an underachiever by Pitt fans, Gilbert Brown may finally be breaking through–just not with the Panthers. The streaky small forward is projected as a second round pick in the 2011 NBA draft by both Draft Express and Hoops World. A … Continue reading

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Dixon a hot commodity around coaching world

The past five years have seen Pitt fans cringe every time a new head coaching gig opens in NCAA basketball. Suitors come calling and experts start placing Panthers Head Coach Jamie Dixon in a new location for the next season. … Continue reading

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Gibbs return to Pitt the right decision?

This weekend, senior Pitt guard Ashton Gibbs withdrew his name from the NBA Draft. The All-Big East First Team selection was not expected to be drafted. Gibbs decision to stay with the Panthers makes Pitt once again a strong contender … Continue reading

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