Unofficial University of Pittsburgh Sports Analytics Blog.
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…
Jamel Artis and Michael silenced a loud Terrapin Stadium on Tuesday night.
It may not have been pretty, but Pitt basketball has moved to 4-1 on the season.
A complete look at the Panthers after splitting their two games in NYC.
The 2016-17 Pittsburgh Panthers are 1-0 (somehow).
A look back at what worked and what did not from this past Panther basketball season.
Full recap and analysis from the Panthers rough NCAA Tournament loss.
Friday night at 6:50 P.M. Pitt plays Wisconsin in St. Louis, but first keys to victory and final score prediction.
North Carolina had too much firepower for Pitt, full recap and analysis from the ACC Tournament loss.
Panthers can finally breath a sigh of relief, after securing a tournament spot with a 72-71 victory of the Orange.
Pitt vs. Syracuse ACC Tournament Preview.
Panthers finish the week winless with loss in Atlanta, full recap and analysis from the debacle.
The Panthers seemed like a tournament lock, now their fate is not clear. Full recap and analysis from their major stumble at Virginia Tech.
Senior domination as the Panthers cruise past the Blue Devils 76-61, full recap and analysis here.
Wednesday night’s loss to Louisville marks the eighth straight to the Cardinals. Full recap and analysis from the game.
Panthers move into eighth place in the ACC thanks to 66-52 win over the Orange, full recap and analysis on the game.
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s Tuesday night scare.
Full recap and analysis from yet another Pitt loss to a ranked opponent.
A buzzer beater to end each half gives Miami the edge to defeat Pitt 65-63.
Full recap and analysis from the Panthers home loss to the Cavaliers.
Full preview and prediction for an epic ACC showdown
Full recap and analysis of Pitt’s sixth win of the ACC season.
Full recap and analysis from the Panthers loss to the Tigers.
Full recap and analysis from the Panthers close win over the Seminoles.
In depth analysis of the every Panthers’ player and the season as a whole at the halfway mark.
Full recap and analysis from the Panther’s second home loss of the season.
Full recap and analysis after Pitt’s dominating win over the Eagles.
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s debacle in Louisville.
Full recap and analysis of the Panther’s close win in South Bend.
Full recap and analysis for Pitt’s 89-84 win over the Yellow Jackets.
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s dominating win over Maryland-Eastern Shore
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s first ACC win of the season.
Full preview and prediction for Wednesday night’s ACC opener versus the Syracuse Orange.
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s scare at the hands of the Western Carolina Catamounts.
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s dominating 25 point win over Davidson.
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s wins over Eastern Washington and Morehead State
Full breakdown of Pitt’s dominating victory over the Dukes.
Reaction and grades from Pitt’s loss to number 11 Purdue.
What to watch for during Pitt’s showdown versus number 11 Purdue on Tuesday night.
A look into Pitt’s 85-76 win over Kent State to move to 4-0 on the season.
Full breakdown from Pitt’s big win over Cornell.
What to expect from this weeks match-ups versus Cornell and Kent State.
Analysis and recap from the Panthers games against St. Joseph’s and Detroit.
Takeaways from the Pitt vs. Gonzaga half of basketball that wasn’t.
The keys for the Panthers to succeed against the Bulldogs in Okinawa
The key points and stats from Sunday’s inter-squad scrimmage.
What to expect from the Panther’s first unit this year.
This Friday fans finally get a chance to see the Panthers basketball team, here is what to look for.
These are the biggest reasons to believe the Panthers will be dancing this season.
A look into how the center position will shape up for Jamie Dixon’s 2015 squad.
A look at what to expect at the power forward position in 2015 for the Pitt Panthers.
A look at the small forward position for the 2015 Panthers
Cameron Wright is gone and now several different players could see time at the shooting guard spot.
Jamie Dixon failed to make the NCAA Tournament last year for just the second time in his coaching career but it appears he plans to get back to his old ways of gritty defense and tough rebounding in 2015-16.
Pitt Holds on Despite Hanlan’s 39 points
Jamel Artis is Emerging into a Star
Pitt fails to put Virginia Tech away and loses in OT
Pitt Pulls Away in Second Half
Pitt drops to 1-2 in ACC play
Pitt Pulls off OT Win
Pitt Basketball improves to 10-3
Pitt Basketball
Despite the loss of Durand Johnson for the season, Pitt cruised to an easy 78-45 win over Niagara last night in their 2014-15 opener.
In what would have been remembered as the “T.O.” (timeout) game, Pitt overcame an unnecessary decision by coach Jamie Dixon to pull out a 85-81 win.
Its not so easy to find what keeps a well-balanced team basketball team like Pitt performing at a high level night after night. Look a little closer, watch the reserves and you’ll have your answer.
