Pitt Hoops Predicted To Finish Near Middle Of The Pack In ACC
In a poll of ACC media members, the Pitt basketball team was selected to finish 6th out of 15 schools at the second Atlantic Coast Conference Operation Basketball preseason media day.
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In a poll of ACC media members, the Pitt basketball team was selected to finish 6th out of 15 schools at the second Atlantic Coast Conference Operation Basketball preseason media day.
Gearing up for their second season in the ACC, the Pitt men's basketball team has released their full 2014-2015 schedule.
The NCAA agreed on Tuesday to help athletes with head injuries in a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit that college sports' governing body touted as a major step forward but that critics say doesn't go nearly far enough.
Young scored 20 points for Kentucky last night, twice as many as the next highest-scoring Wildcat, in a 60-54 loss to Connecticut. This was Young's ninth 20-plus point game and he led Kentucky with 17 in the Final Four win over Wisconsin.
Last night, the Huskies cut down the nets in Dallas after beating Kentucky 60-54 to win the school's fourth national championship. Consider that Kentucky needed four straight late escapes to reach the final and you get a sense for what kind of Tournament this was.
Shabazz Napier scored 22 points and Connecticut won its second NCAA title in four years, beating all those Kentucky freshmen 60-54 in the championship game Monday night.
Jamie Dixon says his team expects to win every game and the goal is always to win the NCAA title.
The wildest NCAA Tournament of the modern era culminates with an 8 seed versus a 7 seed for the championship. Kentucky, a 74-73 winner over Wisconsin on Saturday, will face Connecticut, which upset Florida 64-53.
Aaron Harrison hit a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left to lift Kentucky to a one-point victory over Wisconsin.
The national semifinals drew 79,444 AT&T Stadium, beating the previous record of 78,129 when Kentucky beat Michigan State in a regular-season game at Ford Field in Detroit on Dec. 13, 2003.
DeAndre Daniels had 20 points and 10 rebounds to help UConn snap Florida's 30-game win streak.
Calipari embraces the sordid system, uses it, and dominates. He doesn't pretend he's taking kids for the leafy campus life, for the diploma that will never arrive, or even for a few classes. He wants talent. And talent he gets. And talented he is.
The Huskies were punished for the mistakes made by players over the four previous years. While five players left the program, others remained loyal to UConn.
The NCAA Final Four has given us many amazing moments in its illustrious history. Here are the top 5.
It's been quiet a few weeks for the University of South Florida, but after the dust settled the university has finally found their guy to coach the men's basketball team in former Pitt and current Kentucky assistant coach Orlando Antigua.
On Friday, after Iowa State had cut a 17-point deficit to four with two minutes left, Boatright made what his coach called the play of the game.
Kentucky, the preseason No. 1 that entered the Big Dance unranked, has reached the Final Four as an eight seed. The Wildcats will face Wisconsin, which upset top seed Arizona in a thriller.
Aaron Harrison made a 3-pointer from NBA range with 2.3 seconds left Sunday to lift Kentucky to a 75-72 win over Michigan and a trip to the Final Four.
Shabazz Napier scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, and UConn beat Michigan State 60-54 to return to the Final Four a year after the Huskies were barred from the NCAA tournament.
Frank Kaminsky had 28 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin, rallying the Badgers to a 64-63 overtime victory against Arizona to advance to the Final Four.
Scottie Wilbekin scored 14 of his 23 points in the first half as Florida became the first team to advance to the Final Four with a 62-52 win over the 11th-seeded Dayton Flyers.
Aaron Harrison hit a 3-pointer for the go-ahead score with 39 seconds left and Julius Randle made a pair of clutch free throws to lift Kentucky to a 74-69 victory over their in-state rivals.
Branden Dawson had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Michigan State beat top-seeded Virginia 61-59 to advance to East Regional final.
DeAndre Daniels scored 26 points, 18 in the second half, and UConn held off Iowa State 81-76 on Friday to reach the East Regional final a year after the Huskies were barred from the NCAA tournament.
Jordan Morgan scored 15 points and Nik Stauskas had 14 including a key free throw to help Michigan hold on for a 73-71 victory over Tennessee in Friday's first Midwest Regional semifinal.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Jurkovec is facing two felony charges in connection with the alleged theft.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Two kittens are in safe hands after being thrown out of a car and abandoned in McKeesport. KDKA-TV’s Josh Taylor spoke with officials who found the kittens and shared how they’re recovering after this incident.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from Allegheny Health Network's Wexford Hospital. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman shares more.
A new film, "No Country for Mothers," is pushing us to rethink how we as American mothers exist in this country. Women fought for rights, but systems were never truly put in place to support moms. Following a screening at the Lindsay Theater this Wednesday, a special Q&A session will take place.
There's a lot they don't cover in the "welcome to motherhood" handbook. That's why support and connection can make such a difference during that first year. Here's how a postpartum group for moms with babies under one is helping them navigate the highs, the lows and everything in between.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
