Pittsburgh has landed a commitment from Rhode Island transfer Ishmael Leggett. The 6-foot-3 Maryland native averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season with the Rams while shooting 39% and 32% from deep. He initially committed to Rhode Island in 2019 over UNC-Charlotte and had offers from DePaul, Illinois and South Florida. “Ish is an incredible … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh adds Rhode Island transfer Ishmael Leggett
Ace Baldwin follows Mike Rhoades to Penn State from VCU
By ADAM ZAGORIA Ace Baldwin is following his coach. The VCU transfer committed to Penn State on Sunday, following his coach after Mike Rhoades left VCU for the Big Ten school. The 6-foot-1 Baldwin was named the A-10 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 steals as a junior and leading VCU to the A-10 … [Read more...] about Ace Baldwin follows Mike Rhoades to Penn State from VCU
Top-40 junior George Washington III talks recruitment after high-scoring Peach Jam performance
By TOBIAS BASS George Washington III, the No. 37 overall prospect in the class of 2023, has made a name for himself as one of the best shot makers in his class. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound guard from Christian Academy of Louisville (KY) and the JL3 Elite AAU Program, finished with multiple games during Peach Jam in which he scored more than 20 points, impressing several of … [Read more...] about Top-40 junior George Washington III talks recruitment after high-scoring Peach Jam performance
‘Don’t disrespect me’: Pitt’s Jason Capel goes off at Dean Dome
By CHARLIE PARENT Former North Carolina star Jason Capel, who is a current assistant at Pitt under his brother Jeff Capel, was seen yelling outside of the Pitt locker room following the team’s 65-64 win at North Carolina Wednesday night. “Y’all gonna disrespect me? All I did for this program? Y’all gonna boo me? I held this sh*t together when Matt Doherty tore it apart,” … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t disrespect me’: Pitt’s Jason Capel goes off at Dean Dome
Pitt-St. John’s at MSG won’t mean as much without both Champagnie brothers
By ADAM ZAGORIA Pittsburgh and St. John’s will meet at Madison Square Garden as part of a college basketball doubleheader on Dec. 18, but the game won’t have as much sex appeal without both Champagnie twins going head-to-head. Pitt star Justin Champagnie announced this week that he will enter the NBA Draft and hire an NCAA-certified agent. He is ranked the No. 66 “Best … [Read more...] about Pitt-St. John’s at MSG won’t mean as much without both Champagnie brothers