Reminiscent of his time at Pitt, former Panther Blake Hinson has already broken records and made lifelong fans in his rookie year in the NBA. It won’t come as a surprise for those familiar with Hinson that he led the G-League with 126 made threes and tied the Santa Cruz Warriors’ record for threes in a single game with 10. And like his time in the NCAA, nothing’s come easy for … [Read more...] about The next splash brother: Blake Hinson torched the G-League in his rookie season
Pitt’s physics department takes a swing at explaining MLB’s torpedo bat phenomenon
The hottest topic in the early going of the 2025 MLB season is the “torpedo bat.” First brought into headlines by the New York Yankees, the torpedo bat is quickly spreading through the major leagues, with an increasing number of players looking to try them out. The torpedo bat shifts weight closer down the bat, resulting in the barrel looking slightly fatter and the bat … [Read more...] about Pitt’s physics department takes a swing at explaining MLB’s torpedo bat phenomenon
Marquan Pope: The ultimate shark
One of the most remarkable things about sharks is that an injury doesn’t deter them. A shark can have its dorsal fin torn like a piece of paper and completely heal within months. A shark never stops moving and refuses to give up — even when an injury changes the trajectory of their life. Marquan Pope, an assistant linebackers coach for Ryan Manalac and a junior at Pitt, relates … [Read more...] about Marquan Pope: The ultimate shark
‘It takes a village’: Alliance 412 and GoPuff partner to power NIL opportunities
NIL completely changed the landscape of college athletics when it was introduced in 2021. Athletes nationwide could now get compensated for their image and athletic ability. This was completely uncharted territory, as it created a world where playing a college sport could now open doors for students not just athletically but also financially. Here at Pitt, Alliance 412 is doing … [Read more...] about ‘It takes a village’: Alliance 412 and GoPuff partner to power NIL opportunities
Column | Pitt volleyball answered important questions over spring season
Pitt volleyball had answers to a lot of questions in its spring season. It lost over half of its starters to graduation or the transfer portal, and it seemed likely that Pitt would look bad in its spring exhibitions. But in actuality, it looked the opposite. The team played three games for its spring season and went a perfect 3-0. The Panthers didn’t go undefeated in sets as … [Read more...] about Column | Pitt volleyball answered important questions over spring season