BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Pittsburgh has secured its third transfer portal acquisition. South Alabama transfer Barry Dunning Jr. will play for the Panthers next season, he announced Saturday. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in his junior year. Pitt will be his fourth team in as many seasons. Dunning’s career began at Arkansas … [Read more...] about South Alabama transfer Barry Dunning Jr. commits to Pitt
Iowa State transfer Dishon Jackson commits to Pitt
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Pitt has officially secured its first transfer portal acquisition. Iowa State transfer Dishon Jackson will play for the Panthers next season, they announced on Friday. “Dishon is an aggressive and physical post player who moves well and has a good feel for the game on both ends of the floor,” said Pitt head coach Jeff Capel. “He is someone we … [Read more...] about Iowa State transfer Dishon Jackson commits to Pitt
Pittsburgh hits buzzer beater 3-pointer vs. Ohio State to continue strong start to season
By SAM LANCE Pittsburgh senior forward Zach Austin may have the shot of Feast Week. His buzzer beater 3-pointer allowed the Panthers to top the Ohio State Buckeyes in overtime, 91-90 on Friday at the Schottenstein Center. ZACH AUSTIN WINS IT AT THE BUZZER FOR @Pitt_MBB pic.twitter.com/80CiqCLey1— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) November 29, 2024 Head coach … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh hits buzzer beater 3-pointer vs. Ohio State to continue strong start to season
Four-star guard Kayden Mingo commits to Penn State
By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star guard Kayden Mingo of Long Island Lutheran (NY) and the PSA Cardinals is headed to the Big Ten. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound combo guard committed to Penn State over Wake Forest, he told ZAGSBLOG. “I will be taking my talents to Penn State because I feel like this is the best place for me to thrive and achieve my goals,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Kayden Mingo commits to Penn State
Four-star small forward Mason Blackwood commits to Penn State
By SAM LANCE Class of 2025’s No. 102 ranked prospect Mason Blackwood is heading to Penn State, he announced live to 247Sports. Blackwood — the 6-foot-6, 210-pound wing from New Hampton School (NH) and the City Rocks Nike EYBL AAU program — chose Penn State over his other finalist Rutgers. “I feel like coach [Mike] Rhoades is just a great guy,” Blackwood said during … [Read more...] about Four-star small forward Mason Blackwood commits to Penn State