Jerry DiPaola stories, Page 19
Robert Morris hires assistant coach George Aramide, who will bring international experience to basketball program
George Aramide, who was born in London, played in Spain and coached in Canada and the U.S., was named Monday as an assistant men’s basketball coach under Andy Toole at Robert Morris. “We are excited to add George to our coaching staff,” Toole said in a statement. “He has been...
England native Akram Elnagmi ready to bring finesse to Pitt’s offensive line
English-born offensive lineman Akram Elnagmi, the most physically imposing 2025 recruit who has committed to Pitt, admits he must become a more aggressive pass blocker. “I like to play with a lot of finesse. I’m really patient with my strikes. I don’t really play too aggressive in the pass game,”...
Pitt lands commitment from British offensive lineman Akram Elnagmi
Pitt received its 12th verbal commitment from the class of 2025 on Saturday when Akram Elnagmi, an offensive tackle who comes from Loughborough, England, pledged to enroll next year. He attends school at the NFL Academy, a developmental school for student-athletes in his hometown. Pitt Family, I’m coming home. 1000%...
Pitt will play Mississippi State in this year’s SEC/ACC Challenge
Pitt coach Jeff Capel’s wish to improve the competitive level of the Panthers’ nonconference schedule might have received a boost Wednesday when matchups were announced for this season’s SEC/ACC Challenge. Pitt will play at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., on Dec. 4. All 16 matchups were revealed by ACC and...
Pat Narduzzi’s lessons learned from his father include ‘toughness’ and carrying a rosary into every game
Pat Narduzzi said he learned much about the coaching profession from his father, Bill, including “a mind for football … toughness … and the ability to communicate and relate to players.” Those are important, if nonspecific, traits and skills every coach needs. But while sitting down with veteran ACC Network...
Pirates’ Jared Triolo develops into solid infielder by using his natural gifts, baseball technology
Jared Triolo made an error March 28, missing a toss from shortstop Oneil Cruz at second base in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ season opener against the Marlins in Miami. It happens. But let’s put that gaffe in an interesting light. • Triolo more than made up for that second-inning error by...
Pitt secures verbal commitments from 3 2025 prospects, including H.S. teammates in Maryland
The final three of Pitt’s five most recent verbal commitments revealed themselves Monday when defensive end Julian “JuJu” Anderson, outside linebacker Justin Thompson and wide receiver DaMarion Fowlkes publicly announced their plans to enroll next year. All three are rated three-star prospects by Rivals.com. Let a dog roam and he’ll...
With Twins in town against Pirates, Plum’s Alex Kirilloff moves from PNC Park rotunda to playing field
Alex Kirilloff only had to look over his right shoulder Sunday to see how far his love of baseball has taken him. Kirilloff, a Plum graduate, started in left field for the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park — a literal stone’s throw from where he stood in 2013 as a...
Florida 3-star wide receiver Ja’Kyrian Turner joins Pitt’s prospects class of 2025
Pitt added a potential future play-maker Sunday when Ja’Kyrian Turner, a three-star wide receiver from Wildwood, Fla., verbally pledged to enroll in 2025. #AGTG 1000% COMMITTED???? Go Panthers ????!! @CoachDuzzPittFB @Pitt_FB @LindseyLamar5 @Kb1Raw @CoachJjLaster @PghSportsNow @sshsraiders @EarlEverett @CGauntlett33 @YourhighnessM48 #H2P #Hail2Pitt #TheBurghIsJumpin pic.twitter.com/EunQ4ifJI5— Ja’Kyrian “Boosie” Turner???? (@Jakyrian_Turner) June 9, 2024...
Pitt lands verbal commitment from 2025 tight end prospect Max Hunt
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi secured a verbal commitment Saturday from 2025 three-star prospect Max Hunt, a tight end at H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, Fla. Hunt said commiting to Pitt was a no-brainer for him. I’m Home????!!????????#H2P pic.twitter.com/wXaYItUizz— Max Hunt (@Max_Hunt8) June 8, 2024 “I’ve known that Pitt is...
Nick Gonzales’ love of hitting yielding results for the Pirates
With muscles rippling on his back and a quiet determination in his eyes, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ second baseman has the look of a running back unafraid of contact, despite a 5-foot-9, 190-pound physique. But that’s not Nick Gonzales. He tried football at Cienga High School in Vail, Ariz., and held...
Pirates add Justin Bruihl to bolster left-handed depth in bullpen
Relief pitcher Justin Bruihl has been with four MLB teams in four seasons, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, who added him to the roster Thursday in a quest for left-handed bullpen depth. He joins Aroldis Chapman as the only left-handed relievers on the team. Bruihl knows stability is promised to few...
Former Duquesne assistant Kim Lewis joins Robert Morris’ men’s basketball staff
Kim Lewis, who spent two seasons on former Duquesne coach Ron Everhart’s staff from 2006-08, has joined Andy Toole at Robert Morris. Lewis has coached in Division I men’s basketball for more than two decades. “Kim is an excellent and experienced teacher, recruiter and coach of the game,” Toole said...
Duquesne adds Brazilian-born guard Lucas Prollo to its men’s basketball roster
Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III added Brazilian guard Lucas Prollo to the Dukes’ 2024-25 men’s basketball roster, bringing to six the number of transfers joining the team. He will join the Dukes as a preferred walk-on, according to Brazilian journalist Arthur Salazar. ???????? Lucas Prolla commits to Duquesne!Read the full...
Pat Narduzzi tells ACC Network Pitt’s transfer portal defections were no ‘gigantic loss’
Barely six months after a 3-9 finish to Pitt’s football season and less than 13 weeks before he’ll have the opportunity to start making amends, Pat Narduzzi said he feels good about the team’s new and emerging players while believing losses in the transfer portal are no big deal. Narduzzi...
Robert Morris coach Andy Toole adds ex-N.C. State guard Kam Woods to 2024-25 roster
Kam Woods, a 6-foot-2 guard who played at N.C. State last season, will join his fifth collegiate basketball program in five years this season after committing to Robert Morris. last one ???? let’s get it ???????? pic.twitter.com/6rrbD7fAi1— Kam (Glizzy) Woods (@KamGlizzzy3) June 1, 2024 His playing time this past season...
Pitt drops 12-2 decision to North Carolina, bows out of ACC Tournament
Pitt’s baseball season ended Thursday in ACC Tournament pool play when the Panthers dropped a 12-2 decision to top-seeded North Carolina (42-12), the No. 7 team in the nation. Combined with an 8-1 loss to Wake Forest on Wednesday, Pitt was outscored 20-3 in the tournament in Charlotte, N.C. The...
West Virginia departs Big 12 Tournament after 2nd loss in 2 days
West Virginia was eliminated Wednesday from the Big 12 Tournament, losing to Kansas State, 8-4, in Arlington, Texas. It was the Mountaineers’ second loss in two days after dropping a 5-2 decision to TCU on Monday. Junior Brodie Kresser drove in two runs for the Mountaineers (33-22) on Wednesday and...
Pitt loses to Wake Forest in Panthers’ 1st game in ACC Tournament
Pitt’s first day of pool play in the ACC Tournament did not go well for the Panthers, who lost an 8-1 decision Wednesday to No. 22 Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C. Pitt senior outfielder Dom Popa was 2 for 3 with a double and was hit by a pitch twice....
Robert Morris adds 2nd prospect to its 2024 basketball recruiting class
Robert Morris coach Andy Toole added another verbal commitment to his class of 2024 when 6-foot-4 point guard Dilen Miller announced on the social media site X his plans to enroll this year. Since opening my recruitment back up, I’ve had the opportunity to find a new home. Big shout...
Atlantic 10 awards 2026 men’s basketball tournament to Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints ArenaVideo
More postseason college basketball is coming to Pittsburgh. The Atlantic 10 announced Tuesday that its men’s basketball tournament will be held at PPG Paints Arena in 2026, returning to the city that was its host on an annual basis in its infancy from 1978-82. Conference athletic directors last week finalized...
Locked-in focus, ‘insanely quick’ hands could make Mars, WVU baseball star JJ Wetherholt a 1st-round draft choice
When Mars baseball coach Jason Thompson boarded the bus for road games or sat down with his players at a meal during the 2021 season, the scene always was the same: The boys were on their phones, playing meaningless games. JJ Wetherholt’s pursuits were different. If he wasn’t replaying his...
After hitting 5 home runs in victory vs. Miami, Pitt will meet Wake Forest in its 1st ACC Tournament game
Pitt’s baseball team (26-27, 10-20 ACC) won seven of its last nine regular-season games, including a 10-7 victory Saturday against Miami in Coral Gables, Fla., to nail down a berth in the ACC Tournament for the fourth consecutive season. The Panthers won the game in grand, long-ball fashion, scoring nine...
Pitt secures verbal commitment from Michigan high school safety Elijah Dotson
Pitt continued a productive recruiting week Saturday when 2025 high school defensive back/wide receiver Elijah Dotson verbally committed to the Panthers while considering 21 scholarship offers. Dotson is the sixth member of Pitt’s class of 2025. Pittsburgh gets a commitment from four-star S Elijah Dotson.After a good few seasons, he’s...
Pitt adds 6-8 wing, Bosnia native Amsal Delalic to 2024-25 roster
Jeff Capel added a third member to Pitt’s 2024 freshman recruiting class Friday when 6-foot-8 guard Amsal Delalic of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced his verbal commitment on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amsal Delalic (@amsal_the_delalic) Delalic, 20, played professionally this season for the Borac BL...
