Steelers rookie camp notes: Veteran RB Trey Sermon a tryout, 4 ex-Pitt players attend
Four years after entering the NFL as a high-profile college player, Trey Sermon was among those invited to the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp this weekend on a mere tryout basis. Sermon was a third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2021 and has 42 games, five starts, 505 rushing...
Transfer portal roundup: High-scoring guard commits to Duquesne
Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III secured a commitment Thursday from Tarence Guinyard, a sophomore point guard who played last season at Tennessee-Martin. Guinyard has three years of eligibility remaining. Go Dukes ????❤️ #committed pic.twitter.com/2gUaq0mSAk— Getabuck.t (@TarenceGuinyard) May 7, 2025 Guinyard averaged 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists last season...
First Call: Steelers minority owner comments on Aaron Rodgers situation; potential Pitt hoops recruiting coup
Wednesday’s “First Call” has an interesting characterization of the Aaron Rodgers situation from a Steelers minority owner. Another Pitt player is getting a chance with the Steelers. Pitt also may be getting some good news on the basketball recruiting trail. And Cameron Heyward likes the fit of a fellow Ohio...
Pitt to host Ohio State in nonconference game at Petersen Events Center
Pitt men’s basketball will host Ohio State on Nov. 28 at Petersen Events Center, the Panthers announced Tuesday afternoon. The nonconference game completes a home-and-home between the Panthers and Buckeyes, of which Pitt won the front end on the road in overtime 91-90 on Nov. 29, 2024. Pitt will enter...
Pitt lands commitment from 3-star Florida wide receiver Demetrice McCray
Coach Pat Narduzzi added some more skill to Pitt’s 2026 recruiting class Monday night after getting a verbal commitment from three-star wide receiver Demetrice McCray. McCray, a junior at Orlando First Academy in Florida, posted his commitment to X. I wanna thank my Lord my friends and family there’s no...
Former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald reflects on time at Pitt as he speaks at commencement, receives honorary doctorate
Larry Fitzgerald Jr.’s time at Pitt was short. The wide receiver and Heisman Trophy runner-up flashed his professional bona fides in two years with the Panthers and was off to what would become a 17-year career with the Arizona Cardinals. But Fitzgerald’s fondness for Pittsburgh lingered long past his final...
Pitt lands commitment from 6-foot-8 Australian forward
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel received a verbal commitment from the other side of the world late Friday night — or Saturday morning, down under. Henry Cody Lau, a 6-foot-8 small forward from Sydney, Australia, committed to the Panthers as part of the 2025 recruiting class. He posted his...
Transfer portal roundup: Redshirt sophomore center commits to Duquesne
Duquesne men’s basketball coach Dru Joyce III welcomed a player with Atlantic 10 experience from the transfer portal Thursday night. Stef Van Bussel, a 6-foot-10 redshirt sophomore center, posted his commitment to the Dukes on social media. Next chapter. #commited pic.twitter.com/sp6fHtetbV— Stef van Bussel (@StefvBussel) May 2, 2025 Van Bussel...
Pitt, Penn State to play in women’s college volleyball showcase at PPG Paints Arena
The Pitt and Penn State women’s volleyball programs, two of the best in the college game, will be part of four-team showcase event Labor Day weekend at PPG Paints Arena. Four contested matches will kick off the college volleyball season Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The defending NCAA champion Nittany...
Transfer portal roundup: Robert Morris adds veteran guard with SEC experience
Robert Morris’ rebuilt roster continues to grow after coach Andy Toole received a commitment from 6-foot-7 guard Kaleb Brown on Tuesday. Brown recently completed his redshirt junior season at Cal State Fullerton, where he averaged 6.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 17 games. Let’s do it! #Committed #GRIT...
Transfer portal roundup: Robert Morris lands 6-foot-11 power forward Josh Hill
Robert Morris men’s basketball bolstered its frontcourt Tuesday when coach Andy Toole received a commitment from Arkansas State transfer Josh Hill, according to ESPN. The 6-foot-11 power forward just completed his freshman season for the Red Wolves. Hill averaged 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds while playing 6.8 minutes per game...
7-foot center prospect Kieran Mullen commits to Pitt
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel added another player to the 2025-26 roster Monday when 7-foot center Kieran Mullen made a verbal commitment to the Panthers. On3Sports reported his commitment and said the plan is for Mullen to redshirt as a freshman next season. Pitt has landed the commitment of...
First Call: More Mel Kiper criticism of Steelers’ draft; son of NFL assistant coach behind Shedeur Sanders prank
Monday’s “First Call” features more ire in the direction of the Pittsburgh Steelers from ESPN’s Mel Kiper. The Atlanta Falcons are responding to the story about one of their coach’s sons prank-calling Shedeur Sanders. The Steelers turned heads with an undrafted free-agent signing. And a Pitt baseball alum picked up...
Former Pitt, Peters Township safety Donovan McMillon to sign with Cleveland Browns
Before Donovan McMillon got to college, he had an NFL combine-themed party to celebrate a birthday while he was in high school. It’s safe to say that preparation for the NFL Draft is something the Peters Township native and former Pitt player had looked forward to for a long time....
Pitt’s Brandon George to sign with Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon George is highly confident in his abilities, and he believes his experiences at Pitt have prepared him for a career in the NFL. But George is blessed with a high sense of self-awareness. After becoming a starting linebacker during the final of his six seasons at Pitt, George plans...
Former Pitt kicker Ben Sauls signs with Steelers
Ben Sauls just sounds like an NFL kicker. Literally. Sauls proved so to the scouts and team personnel from across the NFL during Pitt’s pro day last month. “I know today especially,” Sauls said at pro day, “people wanted to hear the ball off my foot.” Seriously? Scouts care about...
In Pitt QB shakeup, Julian Dugger enters portal, ex-Western Carolina star transfers in
Pitt’s quarterback depth chart underwent a major overhaul Saturday. Redshirt freshman Julian Dugger, a Penn Hills graduate, announced he was entering the transfer portal hours after the Panthers landed a commitment from another quarterback, Cole Gonzales, who’s already well connected with offensive coordinator Kade Bell. A 6-foot, 198-pound senior, Gonzales...
Los Angeles Rams select Pitt WR Konata Mumpfield in 7th round
If Konata Mumpfield doesn’t make it in the NFL, rest assured it won’t be because the stress of the moment gets too big for him. An honorable mention all-ACC wide receiver for Pitt this past season, Mumpfield was drafted in the seventh round by the Los Angeles Rams at No....
Minnesota Vikings select Pitt tight end Gavin Bartholomew in 6th round
Gavin Bartholomew appeared in 49 of Pitt’s 52 games over the past four seasons, starting 41 and having at least one catch in all but seven of them. “I feel great,” Bartholomew said prior to performing drills among fellow tight ends at the NFL combine earlier this year. “I’ve been...
Los Angeles Chargers pick Pitt’s Branson Taylor in 6th round of NFL Draft
A tear of the lateral meniscus in a knee ended the senior season of Pitt starting left tackle Branson Taylor. The ensuring recovery from surgery prevented Taylor from taking part in drills at the NFL combine, too. Five months of frustration and rehab, though, melted away when Taylor was finally...
Pitt makes Barry Dunning Jr. signing official
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel welcomed transfer Barry Dunning Jr. to the program Saturday, as the Panthers announced his official signing. The transfer from South Alabama committed to the Panthers on April 12. “Barry is a dynamic athlete who has continued to improve throughout his college career,” Capel said...
North Allegheny grad Kyle Demi making most of final season at Pitt
Good things happen when Kyle Demi pitches as a senior. The 6-foot-2 right-hander turned his final year at North Allegheny into a chance to play at Pitt, and now he’s having by far his best season with the Panthers. “Overall, it’s been going really well,” Demi said. “Better than anything...
Transfer portal roundup: Former Duquesne forward picks Akron
Halil “Chabi” Barre committed to Akron, the team announced Friday. Barre, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, played the past three seasons at Duquesne. The native of Natitingou, Benin, whose full name is Abdou Halil “Chabi” Barre, averaged 4.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game this past season. He...
Papa Amadou Kante pulls name from transfer portal, will remain at Pitt
Papa Amadou Kante has decided to remain a part of the Pitt men’s basketball team. After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, the redshirt sophomore removed his name and will stay with the Panthers. Kante, a native of Dakar, Senegal, averaged 2.1 points and 1.1 rebounds last season. He...
Pitt gets commitment from tight end transfer from Marshall
Pitt football landed a commitment from the transfer portal for the second straight day Friday when coach Pat Narduzzi received a pledge from tight end Justin Holmes. Holmes (6-0, 241), a junior, played 13 games for Marshall last fall and was primarily used as a blocker in the run game....
