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James Ellis, who came to Duquesne from Westinghouse in 2018 as a promising 6-foot-11 prospect, transferred to Tallahassee (Fla.) Community College. … [Read more...] about Center James Ellis leaves Duquesne for Tallahassee CC

Baylee Steele’s basketball career that has taken him to four states and four schools, including Duquesne, will journey overseas next season after signing a professional contract with PGE Spojnia Stargard of the Polish Basketball League. … [Read more...] about Duquesne’s Baylee Steele signs pro contract with Polish team

If not for the Jim Crow laws in Kentucky in the 1950s, Jim Tucker might have been the first black basketball player at Kentucky. … [Read more...] about Trailblazing Duquesne star Jim Tucker dies at 87

After sitting through a nearly two-month construction delay on Duquesne University’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, athletic director Dave Harper said Monday that the $45 million facility won’t be ready for at least the first part volleyball season nor the start of the basketball season in November. … [Read more...] about Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse won’t be ready in time for start of winter sports seasons

Softball and baseball aren’t on the list of athletic accomplishments for former Duquesne and WPIAL athlete Anna Simone. … [Read more...] about Former Duquesne and WPIAL Olympic hopeful now a front-line nurse battling covid-19