Pittsburgh Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pitt LB Duo Makes List for Prestigious Award

The Pittsburgh Panthers have two linebackers, Kyle Louis and Rasheem Biles, on the 2025 Butkus Award Watch List, an honor that highlights the top linebackers in college football based on their exceptional on-field performance, leadership, and overall impact on their teams.

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Pitt Men's Basketball All-Time Starting Five

The Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team boasts a rich history of success, including one appearance in the Final Four in 1941. They have had 15 First Team All-American selections and participated in 27 NCAA Tournaments, with the most trip coming in 2023.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 26

Pitt Women's Basketball All-Time Starting Five

The Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball team has a rich history that spans over a century. They began play during the 1914-1915 season and continued until 1926-1927 before being disbanded.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 25

Panthers Waive Former Pitt CB

PITTSBURGH — A former Pitt Panthers cornerback will likely have to find a new team, where he'll get the playing time that will further his career. The Carolina Panthers announced that they signed cornerback Mello Dotson and waived-injured cornerback M.J.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 25

Pitt Coach Hints at Graduate's Potential Return

Pitt assistant basketball coach Jason Capel, former player for North Carolina and brother of Panthers head coach Jeff Capel, recently posted a story on his Instagram account that might hint at a senior guard returning.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 25

Pitt Center Says OL Room Better Than Last Year

Last year, the Pittsburgh Panthers' offensive line suffered numerous injuries. The Panthers started 12 different linemen and ten different combinations.

Pat Narduzzi News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 24

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Wants Two Rivalry Games

Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi does not care for the conference scheduling. It does not allow his Panthers to play rivalry games against both Penn State and West Virginia.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 22

Pitt Volleyball Duo Named to NPOY Watch List

PITTSBURGH — Two Pitt Panthers volleyball players come into next season amongst the best in the nation. Pitt junior right side hitter Olivia Babcock and redshirt senior middle blocker Bre Kelley both earned a spot on the AVCA National Player of the Year Watch List .

Pittsburgh Panthers News / NBA Draft on SI / July 22

What the Pittsburgh Panthers are Getting with Top Australian Prospect Roman Siulepa

Roman Siulepa, the 6-foot-5 wrecking ball prospect from Australia, has officially committed to the Pittsburgh Panthers as the next step in his basketball career.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 21

Mark Pope explains what sets Kentucky basketball apart

Mark Pope explains what makes Kentucky basketball different from the rest

The standard is the standard at Kentucky, and according to head coach Mark Pope, that's what makes the Wildcats who they are.

NCAA hands out punishment to Memphis for academic integrity violations

The 'Kentucky men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 21

Former Panthers Impress in NBA Summer League

NBA Summer League is an oppurtunity for up-and-coming basketball players to prove their worth for NBA teams after their college careers. Former Pitt basketball players Bub Carrington, Blake Hinson and Zack Austin all got a chance to play in this years Summer League.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 15

Panthers Stars Ryan Reed and Luke Cantwell Drafted by Padres

The Pittsburgh Panthers baseball team added another arm to professional baseball as Ryan Reed was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 15th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Monday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 4

Four-Star Pitt Football Commit Flips to Maryland

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers lost one of their top football commitments from the Class of 2026. Day'Jon Moore, a four-star in the Class of 2026, announced he decommitted from Pitt and flipped his commitment to Maryland.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 1

Pitt LB Named Preseason All-American

PITTSBURGH — A Pitt Panthers linebacker returns in 2025 as one of the top players in the nation. Walter Camp released their preseason All-American teams and placed Pitt redshirt junior linebacker Kyle Louis as a First Team All-American.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 26

Pitt Volleyball Star Earns ESPY Nomination

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers volleyball star Olivia Babcock has earned numerous honors and awards for her play last season, which have kept coming even into the summer.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 25

Pitt Football Adds 3-Star 2026 DL Commitment

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers added another player to their Class of 2026, coming from the defensive line. Logan Nagle, a Class of 2026 recruit, announced his commitment to Pitt via his Instagram.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 23

Pitt Basketball Hosts Top 100 2026 Recruit

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers hosted one of the top men's basketball recruits in the Class of 2026 recently. Ethan Mgbako, a wing in the Class of 2026, made his official visit to Pitt last weekend and posted pictures of it on his Instagram.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 18

Pitt Basketball Hosting 4-Star Wing

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will bring in one of the better basketball recruits in the next class, as they look to secure his services Ethan Mgbako, a class of 2026 recruit, will make an official visit to Pitt on June 19, according to Joe Tipton of On3.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 17

Pitt Volleyball Lands First 2027 Commitment

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers landed their first commitment in the Class of 2027, as they build their volleyball program for the future. Peyton Kubik, a Class of 2027 recruit, announced on her Instagram that she committed to Pitt.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 15

Pitt Football Lands 2026 4-Star OL

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers landed one of their top football recruits for the future, who will help make their offense even better. Day'jon Moore, a Class of 2026 recruit, announced on Instagram that he committed to Pitt following his official visit this weekend.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 11

Pitt Football Misses Out on WPIAL Linebacker to ACC

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers worked hard to land a local recruit, but missed out to another ACC team. Colsen Gatten, a Class of 2026 recruit, announced on Twitter that he is committing to play for Duke.

Aaron Donald News / Yardbarker / June 5

Aaron Donald gives Pitt major credit as he anticipates CFB Hall of Fame

The average football fan knows Aaron Donald as a game-wrecking defensive lineman who was arguably the best defensive player in the NFL from 2014-23.

Donald responds to Rams player’s workout challenge

The 'Most sacks during the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 4

Pitt Volleyball Releases 2025 Schedule

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers unveiled their 2025 volleyball schedule, where they'll play some of the best teams in the country. Pitt will host their annual intrasquad Blue/Gold scrimmage on Saturday, Aug.

Jason Conti News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 3

Former Pitt Baseball Player, MLB Veteran Dies

PITTSBURGH — A former Pitt Panthers star on the baseball team during the 1990s died recently. Jason Conti, who played three seasons for Pitt from 1994-96, died on May 17 at 50 years old after suffering a traumatic brain injury, according to an Instagram post from his former Pitt teammate, Kevin Kramer.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5