Trey McGowens
Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel instructs his team as they play against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Capel enters his third season at Pittsburgh hoping the Panthers can hang tough in the ACC. Promising starts in each of his first two years on the job ended with the Panthers in a tailspin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2020 11:51 AM EST

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches his team compete against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Hoiberg did a near total remake of the roster in his first year at Nebraska, and the Cornhuskers finished the season on a school-record 17-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)
Huskers hope for better results with latest Hoiberg makeover

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2020 08:44 AM EST

Pittsburgh's Trey McGowens, left, tries to go over North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15), but lost the ball as he was fouled by Brooks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 66-52. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt guard Trey McGowens to transfer

Mar. 18, 2020 08:01 PM EDT

Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates know their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid could come down to how they...

Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Justin Champagnie felt snubbed after being left off the ACC's All-Freshman team. So he decided to take it out on...

North Carolina State's Manny Bates (15) drives to the basket as Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems' surge

By Ken Tysiac Feb. 29, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) shoots over Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Virginia won 59-56. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56

By Alan Saunders Feb. 22, 2020 03:27 PM EST

Pittsburgh guard Au'Diese Toney (5) misses a dunk against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Williams leads No. 8 Florida State past Pittsburgh 82-67

By Bob Ferrante Feb. 18, 2020 10:20 PM EST

Georgia Tech's Bubba Parham (11) fouls Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Champagnie pops for 30, Pitt slips by Georgia Tech 73-64

By Will Graves Feb. 08, 2020 04:27 PM EST

Notre Dame's Juwan Durham (11) goes up for a shot over Pittsburgh's Eric Hamilton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Gibbs' 21, Mooney's double-double lead Irish past Panthers

By John Fineran Feb. 05, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson (1) shoots a three-point basket over Miami's Isaiah Wong (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Johnson's clutch play late lifts Pitt by Miami 62-57

By Will Graves Feb. 02, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) blocks a shot buy Boston College's CJ Felder (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Murphy's late jumper gives Pittsburgh a 74-72 win over BC

By Will Graves Jan. 22, 2020 11:22 PM EST

Louisville coach Chris Mack, top watches while the fans in the Pittsburgh student section hold up their hands while Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie shoots one of the foul shots resulting from the technical foul called on Mack during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 11 Louisville escapes Pitt upset bid in overtime, 73-68

By Alan Saunders Jan. 14, 2020 09:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh guard Trey McGowens (2) and Miami forward Sam Waardenburg (21) fight for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Hurricanes withstand late rally by Pittsburgh to win 66-58

By Steven Wine Jan. 12, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Pittsburgh guard Justin Champagnie (11) reacts following a basket against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
McGowens, Champagnie help Panthers end ACC road skid

Jan. 08, 2020 09:15 PM EST

Wake Forest's Chaundee Brown. center, tries to control the ball as Pittsburgh's Eric Hamilton (0) and Trey McGowens (2) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Wake Forest rallies from 16 down, edges Pittsburgh 69-65

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2020 02:25 PM EST

Binghamton's Brenton Mills, left, reaches for a loose ball as Pittsburgh's Ryan Murphy pursues during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 79-53. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Champagnie leads Pitt to rout of Binghamton

By Alan Saunders Dec. 20, 2019 09:13 PM EST

Northern Illinois's Darius Beane (24) tumbles over Pittsburgh's Trey McGowens as he chases a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
McGowens leads Pitt past NIU 59-50

By Alan Saunders Dec. 16, 2019 09:11 PM EST

Northern Illinois's Darius Beane (24) tumbles over Pittsburgh's Trey McGowens as he chases a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Northern Illinois Huskies at Pittsburgh Panthers 12/16/2019

Dec. 16, 2019 08:04 PM EST

Xavier Johnson's 20 Points Lead Pitt Over Rutgers, 71-60

By Alan Saunders Dec. 03, 2019 11:24 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For Pittsburgh’s Xavier Johnson, defense turned into offense on Tuesday night in a big way. The sophomore point guard...