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College Basketball Posts

March 24, 2025

Arm Chair Blurts

“March Madness” as originally coined by Henry V. Potter just isn’t as maddening to me as it used to be.  My younger life revolved around the tournament this time of year.  I knew 100’s of players and which school th…

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March 6, 2025

Dismal ACC play continues to haunt the Panthers after a loss to the Wolfpack of NC State

  In what was once a promising season went so south they may not be allowed to get back into the country based on current rules. The University of Pittsburgh Men’s basketball team k(16-14) lost their mojo months ago and have shown a glim…

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March 1, 2025

Suffering Succotash the Panthers got bounced at Louisville

Like Sylvester and Tweety the Pitt Men’s basketball team perpetually was tortured by the Louisville Cardinals all Saturday evening. The Panthers must have suffered from an overindulgence of “succotash” as their record dropped to 16…

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March 1, 2025

UVA Hustle

Busy Week for ALL Let's be honest—it's been a hectic week! We've had College Basketball, the NFL Combine, Spring Training Baseball, and of course, my job. But don't worry, I didn't forget about my Cavaliers! Virginia (14-14, 7-10 ACC) deliv…

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Feb. 26, 2025

Panthers stung by Yellow Jackets in 73-67 defeat

Pitt BB report #16   I’d rather watch paint dry than watch Pitt Men’s basketball team continue their poor efforts against ACC opponents at this point. I have seen better efforts out of Pittsburgh Pythons led by Dr. J than the Pant…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Big Monday a bit too Much

Duke (23-3, 15-1 ACC) rolled to an 80-62 victory over Virginia (13-13, 6-9) in ACC action on Monday night in Charlottesville, Va. The Cavaliers showed some fight early, with five lead changes in the first five minutes. However, Virginia cooled off …

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Feb. 24, 2025

Avoiding the Sweep

Virginia (12-12, 5-8 ACC) traveled to Blacksburg on Saturday to face Virginia Tech (11-13, 6-7 ACC) in the 160th edition of their rivalry. The Cavaliers have won three of their last four games heading into the matchup, with their only loss since 2…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Clawless Panthers fall to the Irish 76-72

Pitt BB report 14   I never knew a leprechaun could invoke so much pain in  a Panther until I watched what the Notre Dame Men’s basketball team did to the Pitt Panthers on Saturday. It was a touche of the sorts, probably ending Pit…

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Feb. 16, 2025

Panthers pounce on hapless Hurricanes

    The “U” thought they were going to storm the Petersen Event Center and make a splash on the pitiful Pitt Men’s Panther basketball team but the “Kittens” sharpened their claws and evaded the waters of def…

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Feb. 12, 2025

Fade to Black: The tale of the 2024-25 Pitt Men’s Basketball team

I’m a positive guy! Seriously! I try to see things from an optimistic view but sometimes it is a struggle. Right now the struggle is real as a fan of the University of Pittsburgh Men’s basketball. Stomped on the road once again by a bunc…

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