By Kevin Gorman

Published: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 10:38 p.m.
Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Redshirt sophomore center Malcolm Gilbert is leaving the Pitt men's basketball team.

Gilbert has decided to transfer because of family-related reasons, coach Jamie Dixon said.

“Malcolm has asked for his release and has informed me that he wants to play with his brother (Marcus at Fairfield),” Dixon said in a prepared statement. “He's a great kid, hard worker and good player. We thank Malcolm for his contribution to our program over the last year and a half and wish him much success in the future.”

The 6-foot-11, 235-pound Gilbert was redshirting this season. Last year during his freshman season, he saw action in 19 games, averaging 0.8 points and 0.8 rebounds per game.

1. Pitt baseball team wins Big East Tournament opener
2. Dixon won’t change Pitt’s style in ACC
3. 3 players, including former Sto-Rox star, leaving Pitt football team
4. Atlantic Coast Conference explores idea of own TV network
5. ACC-bound Pitt finds itself without natural football rivals
6. Pitt baseball team has a lot at stake
7. Pitt basketball team to play in Legends Classic

There are currently no comments for this story.
Subscribe today! Click here for our subscription offers.