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Gil Brown signs professional contract

Going undrafted does not mean the end of professional basketball for a prospect–either across seas or in the NBA. Gil Brown was one of three eligible Panthers to not hear his name called on draft night, but his journey to the Association … Continue reading

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NBA Draft yields no Panthers

The trio of Pitt players waiting to hear their names called on Thursday night for the NBA Draft are still waiting. Gilbert Brown, Gary McGhee, and Brad Wanamaker all will have to earn their way into the NBA as undrafted … Continue reading

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Cameron Wright invited to FIBA U19 tryouts

There were rumors of future stardom, certain disappointment, and possibly even a transfer. The future still is not crystal clear for Pitt redshirt freshman Cameron Wright, but most can agree that the Ohio native has loads of talent. Wright was … Continue reading

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Brown preparing for NBA Draft

Pitt is not known as a program that produces NBA players every year. This year is no different. While seniors Gilbert Brown, Brad Wanamaker, and Gary McGhee all have a shot to be selected in the draft, it is likely … 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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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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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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