‘Being Pittsburgh strong’ sold transfer Barry Dunning Jr. on coming to Pitt
After playing for three college basketball teams the past three seasons, Barry Dunning Jr. was drawn to being part of Jeff Capel’s rebuilt roster at Pitt and chasing success in the ACC. “Being Pittsburgh strong and going in with a chip on my shoulder, playing for something bigger than themselves,...
Pitt elevates Ben Waldrum to women’s soccer head coach; Randy Waldrum moves into technical director role
Pitt’s father-son tandem tasked with leading the Pitt women’s soccer program each will take on new roles. Randy Waldrum, who has been the Panthers’ head coach for the past seven seasons, will move into a technical director role while his son Ben Waldrum has been elevated to head coach. Pitt...
Emmy Klika joins fellow Pitt women’s volleyball players on national teams
Emmy Klika, a recent alum of the Pitt Panthers women’s volleyball team, has been selected to play for the women’s U23 national team. The libero joins 17 other athletes who will be training for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup. The tournament takes place in Leon, Mexico from July 25-Aug....
Former Pitt guard Bub Carrington receives NBA All-Rookie Team recognition
Former Pitt guard Bub Carrington earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Carrington with the No. 14 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and immediately dealt the Baltimore native to the Washington Wizards. Entering the league at 19 years old, Carrington...
Former Pitt guard Ishmael Leggett declares for NBA Draft
After entering the NCAA transfer portal April 23, Pitt guard Ishmael Leggett has followed in former Pitt and current Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington’s footsteps by declaring for the NBA Draft. Leggett’s mother broke the news through a Sunday Instagram post detailing his decision. “Thank you to everyone who’s played...
First Call: Kenny Pickett is the ‘front-runner’ in Cleveland; ex-Steeler DL checks out Cincinnati
It appears that ex-Pittsburgh Steeler Kenny Pickett is in “pole position” up in Cleveland. Another former Steeler may be in line for a job in Cincinnati. The Saints are not part of Aaron Rodgers’ equation. We have Pitt basketball recruiting news and the U.S. Open odds. All that in “First...
Transfer portal roundup: Robert Morris lands forward from rival IU Indy
Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole continued to rebuild his roster Monday after receiving a commitment from transfer DeSean Goode. Goode, a 6-foot-8 forward, averaged 7.8 points and 6.0 rebounds as a freshman at IU Indy last season. Let’s work #Committed pic.twitter.com/QAudXuKdb7— DeSean Goode ???? (@goode_desean) May 19, 2025...
ACC revenues and payouts climbed in 2023-24, but legal bills did, too
The ACC set league records for revenue and member payouts yet also had a growing legal bill amid since-settled lawsuits from members Clemson and Florida State, according to the league’s most recent tax filing. The 990 tax form covering the 2023-24 season reported the league’s revenue increased to about $711.4...
Lance Jeter, Derek Moye, Mike Zmijanac among inductees into Beaver Co. Hall of Fame
A pair of former NFL players, a former Pittsburgh Pirate and a WPIAL basketball hero in part headline an impressive, special 50th-anniversary 2025 induction class into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame. Aliquippa’s Jonanthan Baldwin and Rochester’s Derek Moye had memorable careers as wide receivers at Pitt and Penn...
No. 2-ranked guard in Michigan signs with Pitt basketball
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel bolstered his backcourt Thursday after signing one of the top high school players in Michigan. Point guard Macari Moore, a Mr. Basketball finalist this past season, will join the Panthers for the 2025-26 season. “Macari is a tenacious competitor who showed winning traits throughout...
Aaron Donald, Sam Young headline 2025 Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame class
Aaron Donald’s final game ended with confetti falling all around him as he celebrated a Super Bowl championship as a member of the Los Angeles Rams in 2024. Soon after, he announced his retirement following 10 seasons in the NFL, where he was one of the most dominant defensive players...
Steelers rookie camp notes: Veteran RB Trey Sermon a tryout, 4 ex-Pitt players attend
Four years after entering the NFL as a high-profile college player, Trey Sermon was among those invited to the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp this weekend on a mere tryout basis. Sermon was a third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2021 and has 42 games, five starts, 505 rushing...
Transfer portal roundup: High-scoring guard commits to Duquesne
Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III secured a commitment Thursday from Tarence Guinyard, a sophomore point guard who played last season at Tennessee-Martin. Guinyard has three years of eligibility remaining. Go Dukes ????❤️ #committed pic.twitter.com/2gUaq0mSAk— Getabuck.t (@TarenceGuinyard) May 7, 2025 Guinyard averaged 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists last season...
First Call: Steelers minority owner comments on Aaron Rodgers situation; potential Pitt hoops recruiting coup
Wednesday’s “First Call” has an interesting characterization of the Aaron Rodgers situation from a Steelers minority owner. Another Pitt player is getting a chance with the Steelers. Pitt also may be getting some good news on the basketball recruiting trail. And Cameron Heyward likes the fit of a fellow Ohio...
Pitt to host Ohio State in nonconference game at Petersen Events Center
Pitt men’s basketball will host Ohio State on Nov. 28 at Petersen Events Center, the Panthers announced Tuesday afternoon. The nonconference game completes a home-and-home between the Panthers and Buckeyes, of which Pitt won the front end on the road in overtime 91-90 on Nov. 29, 2024. Pitt will enter...
Pitt lands commitment from 3-star Florida wide receiver Demetrice McCray
Coach Pat Narduzzi added some more skill to Pitt’s 2026 recruiting class Monday night after getting a verbal commitment from three-star wide receiver Demetrice McCray. McCray, a junior at Orlando First Academy in Florida, posted his commitment to X. I wanna thank my Lord my friends and family there’s no...
Former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald reflects on time at Pitt as he speaks at commencement, receives honorary doctorate
Larry Fitzgerald Jr.’s time at Pitt was short. The wide receiver and Heisman Trophy runner-up flashed his professional bona fides in two years with the Panthers and was off to what would become a 17-year career with the Arizona Cardinals. But Fitzgerald’s fondness for Pittsburgh lingered long past his final...
Pitt lands commitment from 6-foot-8 Australian forward
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel received a verbal commitment from the other side of the world late Friday night — or Saturday morning, down under. Henry Cody Lau, a 6-foot-8 small forward from Sydney, Australia, committed to the Panthers as part of the 2025 recruiting class. He posted his...
Transfer portal roundup: Redshirt sophomore center commits to Duquesne
Duquesne men’s basketball coach Dru Joyce III welcomed a player with Atlantic 10 experience from the transfer portal Thursday night. Stef Van Bussel, a 6-foot-10 redshirt sophomore center, posted his commitment to the Dukes on social media. Next chapter. #commited pic.twitter.com/sp6fHtetbV— Stef van Bussel (@StefvBussel) May 2, 2025 Van Bussel...
Pitt, Penn State to play in women’s college volleyball showcase at PPG Paints Arena
The Pitt and Penn State women’s volleyball programs, two of the best in the college game, will be part of four-team showcase event Labor Day weekend at PPG Paints Arena. Four contested matches will kick off the college volleyball season Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The defending NCAA champion Nittany...
Transfer portal roundup: Robert Morris adds veteran guard with SEC experience
Robert Morris’ rebuilt roster continues to grow after coach Andy Toole received a commitment from 6-foot-7 guard Kaleb Brown on Tuesday. Brown recently completed his redshirt junior season at Cal State Fullerton, where he averaged 6.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 17 games. Let’s do it! #Committed #GRIT...
Transfer portal roundup: Robert Morris lands 6-foot-11 power forward Josh Hill
Robert Morris men’s basketball bolstered its frontcourt Tuesday when coach Andy Toole received a commitment from Arkansas State transfer Josh Hill, according to ESPN. The 6-foot-11 power forward just completed his freshman season for the Red Wolves. Hill averaged 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds while playing 6.8 minutes per game...
7-foot center prospect Kieran Mullen commits to Pitt
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel added another player to the 2025-26 roster Monday when 7-foot center Kieran Mullen made a verbal commitment to the Panthers. On3Sports reported his commitment and said the plan is for Mullen to redshirt as a freshman next season. Pitt has landed the commitment of...
First Call: More Mel Kiper criticism of Steelers’ draft; son of NFL assistant coach behind Shedeur Sanders prank
Monday’s “First Call” features more ire in the direction of the Pittsburgh Steelers from ESPN’s Mel Kiper. The Atlanta Falcons are responding to the story about one of their coach’s sons prank-calling Shedeur Sanders. The Steelers turned heads with an undrafted free-agent signing. And a Pitt baseball alum picked up...
Former Pitt, Peters Township safety Donovan McMillon to sign with Cleveland Browns
Before Donovan McMillon got to college, he had an NFL combine-themed party to celebrate a birthday while he was in high school. It’s safe to say that preparation for the NFL Draft is something the Peters Township native and former Pitt player had looked forward to for a long time....
