Look out! The University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball and Football programs both have Top 20 Recruiting classes for the 2020 season!! Thats right Pitt fans the talent is coming, and the hard recruiting work is starting to pay off. In a very tough ACC Conference Coach Capel and Coach Narduzzi are finding the talent. More…
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Coach Capel Hot on Recruiting Trail
After bringing in a phenomenal 2020 recruiting class to The University of Pittsburgh, Jeff Capel is hot on the 2021 recruiting trail. Coach Capel is again going after some of the finest talent in America for the 2021 Pitt Recruting Class. The time that we are living in, with Covid-19, isn’t making it easier for…
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Pitt Gets Huge Win Off Court
University of Pittsburgh scored a huge win off the court today with William Jeffress Jr. committing to the program. That’s a win that Coach Capel needed this offseason. Jeffress, who turns 17 this summer, is not just a talented player, but a young man with character. The kind of character that defines programs. Jeffress is…
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G-League Will Be Top Recruiter
It was only a matter of time. The G-League is about to get the Nation’s top High School talent. Why not? They offer everything the NCAA doesn’t. With Jalen Green going to the NBA G-League, and with an extended offer to another top prospect, Greg Brown, the NBA G-League is quickly becoming the destination of…
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Big Whiff For Coach Capel
With Trey Murphy III taking his talents to Virginia, Pitt is putting all of their eggs in the Will Jeffress basket. I’ve mentioned many times that Coach Capel said he was going to recruit the top talent to come to Pitt. He has, but the top talent isn’t coming. Murphy III makes Capel 0-7 this…
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Pitt Pursues 2021 Recruit
Coach Capel, and his staff, have ramped up their recruiting efforts lately to land 2021 5-Star Shooting Guard Aminu Mohammed. Shawn Harmon, Aminu Mohammed’s Guardian, told Stockrisers.com that Pitt Assistant Coach O’Toole has reached out to Aminu before and after the pandemic started. Even though Pitt hasn’t offered Mohammed a scholarship yet, he feels Pitt…
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Tekorian Smith Could Help Pitt
I’ve been asked recently if there is anyone from the Junior College ranks that could help our beloved Pitt Basketball team next year. Any unpolished gems if you would. Those who know me well know that I aim to please. So I did some research, and with the help of my friends at JUCORecruitng.com found…
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Murphy III and Jeffress Tops Pitt List
These are unprecedented times we are living in currently. The Coronavirus has had an unparalleled affect on all of us around the world. My hope is that all of you are staying safe, staying healthy, and staying inside. These are also unprecedented times for Coach Capel and Pitt Basketball as well. There is enough pressure…
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Jadun Michael Stays Home
University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball team lost out on a potential replacement for Trey McGowens today when Jadun Michael decided to attend Elon University. Michael announced via Twitter that he decided to stay home, and play in North Carolina. He’s from Burlington, North Carolina. That would have been a huge pick-up for Capel. Instead Pitt still…
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New to Transfer Portal Charles Minlend Could Help Pitt
Just entering into the NCAA Transfer Portal is University of San Francisco Guard Charles Minlend. Minlend could be exactly what the University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball team is looking for. Minlend, a Junior Graduate, is 6’4 Shooting Guard from Concorde, North Carolina. Minlend averaged 14/5/2 on 42% shooting from the field. Minlend shot 30% from…
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Stay Safe, McGowens and Murphy Transfer, Pitt Lands Odukale, Transfer Portal Targets, and More
Pitt basketball has seen an influx of recruiting news this week, including the transfer of two Pitt guards, the addition of a high school guard, and the pursuing of multiple high-profile transfers. Get all the details in DreamBackfield.com’s recruiting notes.
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Stallings Reportedly Out as Pitt Men’s Basketball Coach
After finishing 0-19 in the ACC in his 2nd season at Pitt, sources are starting to report that Pitt has relieved Kevin Stallings of his duties as Men’s Basketball Coach. Still no official word from the University on the terms of the split Stay tuned to @IntoPitt on Twitter for all the latest details as…
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PITT Basketball: A Sinking Ship?
I know the title may have gotten your attention and may be a little harsh considering it is Kevin Stallings first season at the helm. Â But, when you talk to most PITT fans you would think the ship was sinking and there is no way to right it. But, this was not a good basketball…
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Recruiting Update: Panthers Offer a Pair of Shooting Guards
Pitt offers David Beatty and Naji Marshall.
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Stallings Goes 3 For 3 in Recruiting
Panthers avoid a mass exodus of recruits with three key signings.
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ACC Basketball Recruiting Update
Basketball season is right around the corner. Here’s an update on the latest from the recruiting trail across the ACC.
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Simmons Visits Hometown School
Jamie Dixon and his staff hosted an elite prospect in the Class of 2017.
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Pitt offers a rugged power forward
Pitt just finished the spring evaluation period and they have offered a scholarship to an outstanding power forward prospect.
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Tyrone Haughton brings defense and attitude to Pitt
Pitt basketball added much needed center in JUCO transfer Tyrone Haughton. He spoke with DreamBackfield.com about his future.
