Its tough being a head coach. Nobody signs up for the job without knowing the consequences. The scrutiny is intense. Men or women's sports. Especially at a Power 5 school. Pitt hoops has vastly underperformed for the past 4 years. The new coaching hires of Jeff Capel (Men) and Lance White (Women) in March and April of 2018 respectively have really struggled to progress even the slightest from their predecessors (Kevin Stallings and Suzie McConnell-Serio respectively). READ MORE
After a big win against Syracuse on Jan. 16 and with the return of Justin Champagnie to the team, a clearer picture of the Panthers' rotation is emerging amidst questions at the center position. READ MORE
Through two games of the 2020-21 season, we take a look at Pitt's frontcourt situation, and dive into whether a leader has emerged in Pitt's battle for minutes at the center position. READ MORE
The University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball made First Contact and First Offers to Sophmore’s graduating in the Class of 2022. Yesterday was the first day to do so. Coach Capel made offers to some very talented young men. All incredible athletes. All quality character kids. That seems to be common them for Capel in rebuilding […] READ MORE
Look out! The University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball and Football programs both have Top 20 Recruiting classes for the 2020 season!! Thats right Pitt fans the talent is coming, and the hard recruiting work is starting to pay off. In a very tough ACC Conference Coach Capel and Coach Narduzzi are finding the talent. More […] READ MORE
These are unprecedented times we are living in currently. The Coronavirus has had an unparalleled affect on all of us around the world. My hope is that all of you are staying safe, staying healthy, and staying inside. These are also unprecedented times for Coach Capel and Pitt Basketball as well. There is enough pressure […] READ MORE
DreamBackfield.com provides you with a look at this week's recruiting news, including Pitt's pursuit of a five-star guard recruit, some more transfer portal names that the Panthers have contacted, an update on Trey McGowens and Ryan Murphy, and more. READ MORE
Pitt basketball has seen an influx of recruiting news this week, including the transfer of two Pitt guards, the addition of a high school guard, and the pursuing of multiple high-profile transfers. Get all the details in DreamBackfield.com's recruiting notes. READ MORE
Pitt is set to battled the no. 1 team in the country tonight on the road, as they head to Kentucky to challenge the undefeated Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center. We get you ready for the game by comparing the teams. READ MORE
Pitt faces off against Rutgers for their part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at at the Petersen Events Center. We get you ready for the game by comparing the teams. READ MORE
